Turner was picked on the back of his stellar form at last year’s Champions Trophy in Melbourne and the recent series against Korea in Hobart.

After achieving some good results throughout his initial year with the Kookaburras, coach Ric Charlesworth hopes the squad is capable of delivering Australia’s first World Cup in over 24 years.

The event, held every four years, will be played in New Delhi, India, from February 28 - March 13.

In what can be considered an unexpected selection, 21-year old Kieron Govers has been selected in the squad.

Govers will join Turner, Des Abbott and Grant Schubert as key playmakers Jamie Dwyer and Eddie Ockenden spend more time in the midfield.

Defender and 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Kiel Brown has returned to the team after missing selection for the Champions Trophy squad.

Brown will bring a lot of experience to the Australian defence which is still relatively young following the retirements of full backs Bevan George and Matthew Wells after the Beijing Olympics.

From the 2009 Champions Trophy squad, Brent Dancer and Brent Livermore have been omitted.

Livermore, who missed the 2008 Beijing Olympics due to injury, is only four games away from breaking Jay Stacy’s games record of 321.

Charlesworth said Australian was among a small group of countries who could win the World Cup.

“I believe there is at least half a dozen teams who are capable of winning,” he said.

“Although we will be one of the favourites, the only pressure we will have is the internal pressure we put on ourselves to play well.

“This tournament is a big event, it will be very exciting and a new experience for a lot of them to play in India.”

In preparation for the Cup, the Kookaburras play a two test series against New Zealand in Perth from February 17-19.

The Kookaburras have finished runners up at the last two World Cup tournaments and last won the World Cup in 1986.