Australia can select Pakistan-born off spinner Fawad Ahmed for this summer's Ashes after he received citizenship.
His passport application has been fast-tracked in time for the five-Test series, which begins on 10 July.
Fawad, who claimed asylum in 2010, is due to tour with the 'A' side in Zimbabwe and South Africa this month, but could now challenge Nathan Lyon for a senior place to face England.
"I just want to give back something to this country," said the 31-year-old.

Australia's 12 Test spinners since Shane Warne retired

  • Stuart McGill : Tests 44, wickets 208
  • Nathan Lyon: Tests 22, wickets 76
  • Nathan Hauritz: Tests 17, wickets 63
  • Brad Hogg: Tests 7, wickets 17
  • Jason Krejza: Tests 2, wickets 13
  • Glenn Maxwell: Tests 2, wickets 7
  • Xavier Doherty: Tests 4, wickets 7
  • Cameron White: Tests 4, wickets 5
  • Steve Smith: Tests 7, wickets 4
  • Beau Casson: Tests 1, wickets 3
  • Michael Beer: Tests 2, wickets 3
  • Bryce McGain: Tests 1, wickets 0
"It's a long journey and it was a long struggle. I just can't wait to be a citizen - especially in the field of cricket.
"I will try my best to perform well in those two tours with Australia A and it depends on the selections.
"It would be an honour to represent Australia in the Ashes or maybe other tournaments."
He arrived in Australia on a short-term visa in 2010 and claimed asylum on the grounds he was persecuted by the Taliban in his native Pakistan.
Fawad, who played on Australia A's recent tour of the British Isles, has taken 41 wickets in 15 first-class matches.
Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has previously said Ahmed deserves an Ashes place.
Australia have tried a dozen slow bowlers with little success since Warne retired with a Test haul of 708 wickets after helping the team whitewash England 5-0 in the 2006-07 Ashes series.