Jackson Bird hoping for Ashes involvement

Jackson Bird has not given up hope that he will represent Australia in The Ashes this summer.

The seamer was not included in the 17-man squad for the tours of the West Indies and England, but he has been placed on the standby list.

If he can impress during his upcoming three-month stint with Hampshire, the 28-year-old believes that there is still a chance he could turn out for the baggy green.

"I've missed out on the Ashes touring party but I am on standby for those two tours," he told BBC Sport.

"The bonus is if I'm doing well and I'm over here then if someone gets injured then hopefully I get the call up."

Bird made the last of his three Test appearances against England at Chester-le-Street in August 2013.