Australia pick David for T20 World Cup

SYDNEY, Sept 01 (AFP): Singapore-born batting powerhouse Tim David was on Thursday called up by Australia for this year's Twenty20 World Cup on home soil, the only change to the squad that won the tournament last year.
David's stunning elevation comes at the expense of leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson, with the 26-year-old earning his chance after a series of headline- grabbing individual performances across domestic cricket.
"Tim continues to establish himself with some quality performances in leagues around the world, earning a place in the squad," said chairman of selectors George Bailey of the giant Western Australia-raised middle-order hitter.
"He is a highly gifted, natural ball striker who will add extra batting depth to the group which has had a lot of success in T20 cricket. "We expect him to play a similar role to that he has been playing in the past few years."
Right-hander David played 14 T20s for Singapore but is eligible to switch allegiance because he has Australian parents.