Australia [ Images ] named an unchanged 12-man squad for the fourth Test in Melbourne [ Images ] following the team's dominant 267-run win over England [ Images ] in Perth on Sunday.
Opening batsman Phillip Hughes has retained his place in the side following twin failures at the WACA [ Images ] ground, while untried spinner Michael Beer holds hopes of being selected for Melbourne after being the only man left out in Perth.
Captain Ricky Ponting [ Images ] remains the sole injury concern after breaking his little finger in a catch attempt during the dismissal of England batsman Jonathan Trott on Saturday.
Ponting rated himself a good chance to play in Melbourne despite admitting that the injury was 'sore and angry'.
"Should the NSP (National Selection Panel) determine the need for a standby player for Ricky Ponting, this will be announced in due course," a team statement said.
Australia will head to Melbourne on Wednesday ahead of the fourth Test, which starts on December 26.
Team: Ricky Ponting (c), Michael Clarke [ Images ], Michael Beer, Brad Haddin [ Images ], Ryan Harris, Phillip Hughes, Ben Hilfenhaus [ Images ], Mike Hussey [ Images ], Mitchell Johnson [ Images ], Peter Siddle [ Images ], Steve Smith, Shane Watson [ Images ].
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