Arthur is hopeful that Matthew Wade, Haddin's replacement, will grab his opportunity.
"I really hope he does, because it breeds competition in the squad, and, as I have always said, nobody has a permanent place in the Aussie cricket team.
"I've coached against him. The quality he brings is he's a terrier, a fighter -- unbelievable in two disciplines. We want players who fight. They're strong of character and Matthew's got all for that."
With two seniors, Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey, in the One-day squad, Arthur believes it was time the youngsters are allowed to get grooming from the veterans.
"I've spoken about increasing our depth pool. We believe again with our batting we know where it could be with no Ricky and no Mike. We need to have a look at other players.
"Philip Forrest has got an opportunity now for the first three ODIs. There are other young potential batters out there that might get an opportunity," he said.
"If they're [young talents] knocking the door down domestically they will be given an opportunity. There's no closed shop in the Australian cricket," he added.
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