Peter Forrest to replace Mike Hussey on VB Tour of the British Isles

Cricket Australia Executive General Manager of Team Performance Pat Howard today announced Mike Hussey will miss Australia’s coming tour of the British Isles.

"Due to the premature birth of Mike Hussey’s fourth child, CA supports Mike's request to remove himself from this tour for family reasons,” Howard said.

Mike Hussey said: "Due to our baby being born three months early, it is important for the family for me to be here at this time. It is always difficult to miss any tour for Australia and I thank CA for their understanding of our family’s situation."

Peter Forrest was nominated as the standby player for the initial squad and as such the National Selection Panel has elevated him to the full touring squad.

The team leaves this Thursday for England.

VB Tour of the British Isles – ODIs

• 15 June Australia ODI squad arrives England
• 21 June vs Leicestershire, Grace Road
• 23 June ODI vs Ireland, Stormont, Belfast
• 26 June vs Essex, Chelmsford
• 29 June ODI vs England, Lord’s
• 1 July ODI vs England, The Oval
• 4 July ODI vs England, Edgbaston
• 7 July ODI vs England, Durham
• 10 July ODI vs England, Old Trafford
• 11 July Australia ODI squad departs England