Thirteen-man Australian squad announced for fourth 3-sponsored Test in Melbourne
Cricket Australia today announced that the National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 13-man squad ahead of the fourth 3-sponsored Test match in Sydney, beginning on 2 January.
Cricket Australia
30-Dec-2003
Cricket Australia today announced that the National Selection Panel (NSP) has named a 13-man squad ahead of the fourth 3-sponsored Test match in Sydney, beginning on 2 January.
The squad, which will be reduced to 12 players ahead of the Test match is:
| STATE | AGE | TESTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Waugh (captain) | NSW | 38 | 167 |
| Ricky Ponting (vice-captain) | TAS | 29 | 74 |
| Andrew Bichel | QLD | 33 | 19 |
| Nathan Bracken | NSW | 26 | 2 |
| Adam Gilchrist | WA | 32 | 50 |
| Jason Gillespie* | SA | 28 | 48 |
| Matthew Hayden | QLD | 32 | 49 |
| Simon Katich | NSW | 28 | 5 |
| Justin Langer | WA | 33 | 70 |
| Brett Lee | NSW | 27 | 36 |
| Stuart MacGill | NSW | 32 | 29 |
| Damien Martyn | WA | 32 | 38 |
| Brad Williams | WA | 29 | 3 |
* Subject to fitness.
Jason Gillespie's place in the squad is subject to fitness, following the right groin strain he suffered during the second 3-sponsored Test in Adelaide.
Gillespie, who traveled with the Australian squad to Melbourne to undergo rehabilitation, will continue to be monitored by team medical staff ahead of the Sydney Test.
Commenting on Gillespie's fitness, Australian team physiotherapist Errol Alcott said: "Jason has undertaken a thorough rehabilitation program since suffering the injury in Adelaide and his progress is certainly encouraging.
"He has bowled off a full run a number of times now, and despite not showing any signs of pain, he will remain under daily review up until the Sydney Test," he said.