Ed Cowan debuted for Australia at MCG during the 1st Vodafone Test Match against India.
Cowan's classic opening style helped him to a solid 68 in the first innings.
A Baggy Green was the reward for an impressive season in the Bupa Sheffield Shiled and confident performances in the Chairman's XI tour matches against India.
Last season Cowan put in a man-of-the-match performance in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield final, scoring a gritty 133 in the first innings.
After good performances in 2010, Cowan was rewarded by being selected for Australia A against England in the lead up to the Ashes Test Series.
He has also published a book titled 'A Diary of a Season' released in November 2011.
