George Bailey was appointed Australia chief selector in 2021
Australia chief selector George Bailey says the squad for the first Ashes Test against England deserves "respect" following criticism of the age of players.
Only one player under 30 - 26-year-old all-rounder Cameron Green - was named in a 15-man squad on Wednesday for the series opener in Perth starting on 21 November.
Former captain Steve Waugh criticised the selection, saying Bailey did not have the "appetite" to make tough calls to regenerate the side.
"We're aware of the age profile of the team," said Bailey.
