Broad, 21, was included after fast bowler Stephen Harmison was rated “extremely doubtful” on Saturday for the opening match of a three-Test series after suffering a recurrence of his hernia injury while playing for Durham.
Leicestershire’s Broad, the son of former England opening batsman Chris, has played nine one-day internationals but has yet to play in a Test.
He was included along with James Anderson, the pair set to compete for the final place in England’s starting side if, as expected, Harmison is unfit.
England’s chairman of selectors, David Graveney, said: “Stephen Harmison’s hernia problem will be re-assessed by our medical team when the team reports for the first Test on Monday evening.
“At this stage his chances of playing are slim and the choice for the final pace bowling position will be between James Anderson and Stuart Broad.
“They are different types of bowlers and the final decision will depend on our assessment of the pitch.”
Graveney added: “It will be very disappointing if we are without Stephen as he has been in excellent form for Durham recently and looked to be back to his best in the last Test against the West Indies.
“It may mean we have to go into this series with a relatively inexperienced attack, but I am sure all of the bowlers concerned will relish the opportunity to test themselves against a side which has one of the strongest batting line-ups in world cricket.”
Squad: Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan (capt), Kevin Pietersen, Paul Collingwood, Ian Bell, Matthew Prior, Stephen Harmison, Ryan Sidebottom, Matthew Hoggard, Monty Panesar, James Anderson, Stuart Broad.