Australia's Carey set for Test debut in Ashes opener
Alex Carey is set to make his Test debut in the Ashes opener between Australia and England in Brisbane next week.
Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced Carey will replace former captain Tim Paine as wicketkeeper in the team for the first two Tests, starting December 8 at the Gabba.
Debutant Carey will be behind the stumps after Paine ? who stood down as skipper having been embroiled in a sexting scandal ? took a leave of absence from all forms of cricket for the "foreseeable future".
"I am incredibly humbled by this opportunity. It?s an exciting build-up for what is a huge series ahead," Carey ? Australia's one-day international wicketkeeper ? said in a statement
"My focus is on preparing and playing my part in helping Australia secure the Ashes.
"This is also for my dad who has been my coach, mentor and mate, my mum, my wife Eloise, kids Louis and Clementine, my brother and sister and all of those who have supported me. I will be doing my absolute best to make them and our country proud."
Carey has averaged just 21.85 runs over eight innings with the bat in the Sheffield Shield, though the left-hander has been a consistent performer over the years.
The South Australia star has averaged 59.64, scoring four centuries in nine matches.
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