MacGill Fails The Test
Friday, October 17 2003
Australia will field a weakened bowling attack in the second Test against Zimbabwe, starting today after Stuart MacGill was ruled out.
The leg-spinner failed a fitness test on a calf problem and will be replaced by Brad Hogg.
But Australia are also without Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie and batsman Darren Lehmann.
Paceman Brad Williams will win his first Test cap, while Simon Katich makes his second appearance.
Teams
Australia: Steve Waugh (captain), Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Damien Martyn, Simon Katich, Adam Gilchrist, Andy Bichel, Brett Lee, Brad Hogg, Brad Williams, Nathan Bracken (12th man).
Zimbabwe (from): Heath Streak (capt), Andy Blignaut, Gary Brent, Staurt Carlisle, Dion Ebrahim, Sean Irvine, Craig Evans, Gavin Ewing, Trevor Gripper, Douglas Hondo, Raymond Price, Mark Vermeulen, Tatenda Taibu, Craig Wishart.
Posted by Richard
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