Former Australia batsman Matthew Hayden has criticised the board of selectors for not picking Brad Haddin for the third Ashes Test.

Haddin started the series as the number one wicketkeeper, but he asked to be left out of the second Test at Lord's due to personal issues related to his sick daughter.

Although he is now available for selection, Australia confirmed that his deputy, Peter Nevill, will continue to play.

Hayden wrote in his Newscorpcolumn : "Any mum and dad who has experienced the issues Brad and his wife Karina are going through will understand there's no way he was in a position to play cricket at Lord's.

"It doesn't say much for the family-first policy if Brad puts his family first and all of a sudden he's out. Sometimes the heart has to play a part in selection."

Haddin's daughter, Mia, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer three years ago.