 Paine is a stylish batsman as well as a competent keeper
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Australia have called up wicketkeeper Tim Paine for their forthcoming one-day matches in England and Ireland.
The 25-year-old Tasmanian replaces Brad Haddin, who is struggling with an elbow problem which first affected him at the end of last year.
Paine has 17 one-day international caps, having made his debut against Scotland in Edinburgh last August.
He is also a stylish batsman, who hit 111 opening the batting against England at Trent Bridge the following month.
Australia will play Ireland in Dublin on 17 June before beginning a best-of-five series against England.
They hope Haddin will be able to return to the squad in time for two Twenty20 internationals and two Tests against Pakistan, which follow in July.
Those matches will also be played in England because teams are not currently touring Pakistan because of security concerns.
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"I'm hopeful I can be ready for Pakistan, but if I'm not, I'll have eight weeks to get the strength back in time for the Australian summer," said Haddin.
"It's a very exciting time in cricket with the Ashes and then the World Cup, and I intend to be a part of it."
Team physio Alex Kountouris said Haddin's injury was similar to tennis elbow and affected his batting during the recent ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean.
"As with most tendon injuries, time is required to allow the pain to settle and gradually increase the tendon load," he explained.
Australia one-day squad to play Ireland and England: Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke (vice-captain), Doug Bollinger, Nathan Hauritz, Ryan Harris, James Hopes, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Marsh, Clint McKay, Steve Smith, Tim Paine, Shane Watson, Cameron White.
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