Paine will skipper raw CA XI in two England warm- ups

Wicketkeep er Tim Paine will lead an inexperienced Cricket Australia XI against England in the warm-up matches in Adelaide and Townsvil le ahead of the Ashes series.

The 32- year-old, who played four Tests for Australia in 2010, and paceman Gurinder Sandhu, who has played two limited- overs internationals, are the only players in the 12- man squad with international experience.

“These guys now have a really exciting opportunity in front of them to showcase their skills against a world- class England side,” said Troy Cooley, Australia’s national performance program coach.

The Cricket Australia XI will play England in a pink ball day-night match in Adelaide from 8- 11 November and then another tour match in Townsvil le, in north Queensland, from 14- 17 November.