Melbourne: The team announced by Cricket Australia on Tuesday with inputs from Prime Minister Kevin Rudd also includes young New South Wales opener Phillip Hughes and Michael Klinger, who have been in terrific form in domestic circuit this season.

"Having a great Australian cricketer like Justin leading the PM's XI will not only add great interest in the event but it will be fantastic to have him lead a group of young and talented Australian cricketers," National Selection Panel Chairman Andrew Hilditch said.

"There has been quite a lot of change in the Australian team in the last couple of years and this game provides yet another opportunity for young Australian players to push their case for selection.

All the players have been selected with their domestic duties in mind which will see Queensland and Western Australian players rested for this game as they will play the night before in the Ford Ranger Cup.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rudd said Langer's selection as the captain of the side provides the game's administrators another opportunity to honour the left-hander's contribution.

"Few cricketers have worn the baggy green with such immense pride and distinction as Justin Langer. This is a great opportunity to again honour the momentous contribution he made to Australian cricket," Rudd said.

Prime Minister's XI squad Justin Langer (C), Phillip Hughes, Dan Christian, George Bailey, Michael Klinger, Tim Paine, Jon Holland, Callum Ferguson, Jason Behrendorff, Clint McKay, Moises, Ashton May (12th man).