David Warner is set to make his Test debut after being named on Saturday in the squad to take on New Zealand, as selectors also brought in a fresh pace attack to counter a string of injuries.
Warner, who is best known for his explosive form in shorter forms of the game, replaces all-rounder Shane Watson, who, along with Mitchell Johnson, Patrick Cummins, Ryan Harris and Shaun Marsh, has been ruled out due to injury.
Because of the absence of Watson, keeper Brad Haddin has been appointed stand-in vice-captain.
Australia Test Squad: Michael Clarke (captain), Phillip Hughes, David Warner, UsmanKhawaja, Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey, Brad Haddin (vice-captain), Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, James Pattinson, Ben Cutting.
