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Cricket World Cup: Michael Clarke replaces George Bailey in Australia XI to face New Zealand

George Bailey has made way for captain Michael Clarke in Australia's XI to play New Zealand in Saturday's cricket World Cup match in Auckland.

Clarke will be making his first appearance at the World Cup in the much-anticipated clash at Eden Park, with Bailey named as 12th man.

Selectors have also made changes to the bowling attack, with Pat Cummins replacing Josh Hazlewood.


  • Australia squad: *Michael Clarke (c), David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh, Brad Haddin, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, George Bailey (12th man)

More to follow.