Allan's credentials are second to none Cricket Australia chairman Creagh O'Connor

Border's return to replace Trevor Hohns comes only 14 months after he stepped down from the role.

He explained: "I have always loved working as a selector and only stood down because of other time constraints. My circumstances have now changed."

Border joins chief selector Andrew Hilditch, Merv Hughes and David Boon on the selection panel.

Their first job will be to pick a squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, which takes place in India in October and November.

But more importantly, they will then sit down to decide the players who will attempt to regain the Ashes from England this winter.

Border played in nine Ashes series during his career and captained Australia to victory in 1989, 1991 and 1993.

In all he played 155 Tests and scored 11,174 runs, which stood as a world record until his total was surpassed by Brian Lara last year.

"I'm very pleased Allan has put himself forward once again to be a selector.

"We worked together well under the previous chairmanship of Trevor Hohns, and with David Boon and Merv Hughes we have a quartet of expertise and experience that completely understands Australian cricket and the demands of Test and one-day cricket.