Fast bowlers James Pattinson and Peter Siddle have beenrecalled in the 17-member Australian Test squad for the five-match Ashes seriesagainst England, beginning August 1 at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Pattinson, who made his last appearance in thelongest format of the game in February 2016 during his side's tour of NewZealand, seemed to have got the recall after producing impressive figures ofthree for 19 during the third innings of Australia's four-day intra-squadwarm-up game in Southampton.
It is to be noted that Pattinson's last appearance in theAshes series came when Australia visited England in 2013. The fast bowler hadfinished his campaign with seven wickets from two matches.
