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Former Australia Test batsman George Bailey will retire from cricket in February before becoming a national selector for the men's team.
- George Bailey will take up the role of national selector at the conclusion of the Big Bash League
- Bailey will work alongside Australia coach Justin Langer and Trevor Hohns on the selection panel
- He played five Tests for Australia and 90 one-day internationals
Cricket Australia has confirmed Bailey would join the staff as an adviser, before retiring at the end of the Big Bash League to become a selector.
The 37-year-old Tasmanian, who played five Tests and 90 one-day internationals, will join Australia coach Justin Langer and Trevor Hohns on the three-person panel.
"I am passionate about the long-term success of the Australian cricket team and advancing the cause of Australian cricket in general," Bailey said in a statement.
"I have been fortunate enough to contribute as a player for quite a few years, and to now have the opportunity to continue in the role of selector is a tremendous honour.
"I'm confident I can add value to the selection process and that my experience will be complementary to that of Trevor and Justin. I am really excited to be joining them in the coming months."
Ben Oliver, Australia's executive general manager of national teams, said Bailey would "bring a wealth of knowledge and experience" to his new role.
"We're thrilled to have George join the national selection panel," he said.
"He is an outstanding leader and one of the most respected, thoughtful and generous figures in international cricket.
"George's international and domestic playing career speaks for itself. His extensive experience across all formats and deep knowledge of T20 cricket will be invaluable as we head into a home T20 World Cup and beyond.
"We're also excited about the broader impact that George will have on Australian cricket as we work to connect more closely with players, coaches and high-performance staff across the country."
Bailey's Test appearances came in Australia's 5-0 whitewash of England in the 2013-14 Ashes series.
He averaged 26.14 in the series, with a highest score of 53.
Bailey enjoyed greater success in one-day internationals, averaging 40.58 with the bat, and he was a member of Australia's World Cup-winning squad in 2015.
He also appeared in 30 T20 internationals and was a mainstay for Tasmania in Sheffield Shield after debuting in the 2004-05 season.
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