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MacGill gets call-up for Lankan series DARWIN, Australia, Thursday (AFP) - Stuart MacGill was on Thursday called up to replace injured fast bowler Brad Williams in the Australian squad for the two-Test cricket series against Sri Lanka beginning here next week. Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns announced the leg-spinner's selection after Williams was ruled out of the series with a lower back complaint. MacGill, who is holidaying in Venice after playing for English county Nottinghamshire, has been told to return home immediately. "It's obvious that we haven't gone for a like replacement for Brad Williams," Hohns said. "But given we already have four fit fast bowlers in the squad, Stuart gives us some added flexibility. "He is a proven Test performer and is match fit having spent the last few months playing county cricket. "Although Stuart wasn't initially picked in the squad ... he's the best bowler available to us at this point in time. "His selection might challenge our original thinking when it comes to deciding the final make up of the team. "In addition to that, if Shane Warne suffers a setback with his injured hand, Stuart is the ideal replacement." |
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