Wade recalled to ODI squad

Victoria wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade has been recalled to the ODI side as selectors opt to rest key players ahead of Australia's tour to South Africa in February.

With the Carlton Mid Series safely in Australia's keeping after a seven-wicket thrashing of England at the SCG on Sunday night, Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin and David Warner will join Shane Watson on the sidelines for the fourth one-day international in Perth on Friday.

“Michael Clarke will be given a break and not go to Perth. He will re-join the ODI Squad for Adelaide, as will Shane Watson," said national selector John Inverarity.

“George Bailey will captain the team in Perth and Mitch Johnson has been appointed vice-captain for this fixture.

“Brad Haddin and David Warner will also take a well-deserved break and miss both the Perth and Adelaide ODIs.

“Steve Smith comes into the squad and would be likely to replace Michael in the middle order and Matt Wade will replace Brad Haddin.

“Two players are likely to be released from the squad following Perth when Clarke and Watson come back in.”

Australia squad for fourth Carlton Mid Series ODI: George Bailey (c), Mitchell Johnson (vc), Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, Matthew Wade, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Dan Christian, James Faulkner, Nathan Coulter-Nile, James Pattinson, Xavier Doherty, Clint McKay.