Alex Carey Replaces Tim Paine As Australian Wicketkeeper For Ashes

Alex Carey was Thursday confirmed as Australia’s wicketkeeper for the first two Ashes Tests against England after scandal-hit former skipper Tim Paine stepped down.

The 30-year-old has played limited-overs cricket for Australia and stood in as the one-day skipper in the West Indies this year, but is yet to feature in a Test match.

That will change in Brisbane next week after he was added to the 15-man squad.

“Alex has been a regular member of the national side in white ball cricket, particularly in the one-day game,” said chief selector George Bailey.