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 Symonds in Australian Champions Trophy squad
10th Jul 2008 14:01 IST
Agencies
Australia holds the World Cup and Champions Trophy and is ranked No. 1 in Test cricket, but has lost several experienced players in recent seasons, including Shane Warne, Glenn McGrath and Adam Gilchrist.
“The squad recognizes the continued success of the one-day side and its outstanding efforts in the West Indies, together with the strong performance of our young emerging talent,” chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said.
“While Australia is clearly in a rebuilding phase, it was very pleasing to see the efforts of the new players in the West Indies and the manner in which the senior players have taken to the role of mentoring their development.”
Beau Casson was excluded despite joining the test lineup on the West Indies tour following Stuart MacGill's sudden retirement, with Hilditch saying the young spin bowler needed more exposure to ODI cricket.
Tait, who quit cricket suddenly in January due to ‘physical and emotional exhaustion’, has been recalled.
“Shaun Tait has been included as he continues his extensive rehabilitation program to resume playing cricket. Shaun had a significant impact in our World Cup victory and at his best is a formidable weapon in one-day cricket.”
Australia has matches against India at Lahore on September 13, host Pakistan at Rawalpindi on September 17 and West Indies at Karachi on September 21 in the group stage. The semifinals will be held in Karachi and Rawalpindi on September 24 and September 25 and the final in Lahore.
Team: Ricky Ponting (captain), Michael Clarke (vice-captain), George Bailey, Doug Bollinger, Nathan Bracken, Stuart Clark, Dan Cullen, Xavier Doherty, Brett Geeves, Ryan Harris, Brad Haddin, Nathan Hauritz, Matthew Hayden, Brad Hodge, James Hopes, David Hussey, Michael Hussey, Phil Jaques, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Ashley Noffke, Tim Paine, Luke Ronchi, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Adam Voges, Shane Watson, Cameron White. |
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