Australian test squad announced with surprises aplenty

The Australian batting order has been overhauled ahead of the two-test series against Sri Lanka.

Cricket Australia announced the squad today, with both Mitch and Shaun Marsh omitted, alongside Peter Handscomb and Aaron Finch.

Young Victorian Will Pucovski has earned a surprising test call-up, while Joe Burns and Matt Renshaw have also been added.

Matthew Wade has also, again, been overlooked, as have Marcus Stoinis and Chris Tremain.

The full squad:

Tim Paine
Josh Hazlewood
Joe Burns
Pat Cummins
Marcus Harris
Travis Head
Usman Khawaja
Marnus Labuschagne
Nathan Lyon
Will Pucovski
Matt Renshaw
Mitchell Starc
Peter Siddle

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