Symonds replaces Martyn for Perth Test

All-rounder Andrew Symonds will bat at number six in the order with Mike Hussey and Michael Clarke moving up a spot each.

Australia named all-rounder Andrew Symonds in place of the retired Damien Martyn in their team for the third Ashes Test against England starting on Thursday.

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Symonds, who played the last of his 10 Tests against South Africa in April, will bat at number six in the order with Mike Hussey and Michael Clarke moving up a spot to four and five respectively.

Fast bowler Mitchell Johnson was named as 12th man with uncapped batsman Adam Voges dropping out of the original 13-man squad.

Martyn announced his retirement from cricket three days after Australia won the second Test in Adelaide by six wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the series.