MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Pace bowler Brett Lee and all  rounder Shane Watson have been included in Australia’s squad  for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup in England, despite not  having bowled at international level since last year.

Lee and Watson are expected to bowl in Australia’s Twenty20  match against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates tomorrow.

Lee has not bowled for Australia since the Boxing Day test  against South Africa last December after suffering ankle and  foot problems.

“Brett Lee is progressing well and will return to  international cricket in Thursday’s … game against Pakistan,”  Andrew Hilditch, head of the selection panel, said in a  statement.

“We expect it will take him a few games to regain his  rhythm after the extended break but the medical and coaching  staff are very confident Brett will be back to his best for  this tournament.”

Watson has not bowled since last November due to stress  fractures in his back and the 27-year-old has been playing as a  specialist batsman only in the one-day series against Pakistan.

“Building up to this selection, Shane Watson has returned  to the one-day side and performed extra well with the bat in  the series in the UAE,” Hilditch added.

“He’ll return to bowling in Thursday’s game there and adds  strength and versatility to the side.”

All rounder Andrew Symonds has also been included after a  series of off-field incidents resulted in him being ruled out  of contention until his behaviour improved.

“At his best Andrew Symonds is one of the best (Twenty20)  players in the world.

“In limited opportunities in the UAE he showed … his  ability to win games for Australia.”

Explosive opening batsman David Warner has also been named  for the June 5-21 tournament to give the team a fast start at  the top of the order, Hilditch said.

Australia: Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke, Nathan  Bracken, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James  Hopes, David Hussey, Mike Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Brett Lee,  Peter Siddle, Andrew Symonds, David Warner, Shane Watson.