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27 Nov 2003, 14:07
Katich retains Test spot
November 27, 2003
LEFT-HANDER Simon Katich has retained his place in the Australian Test team to play India in the first Test at the 'Gabba next Thursday.
With Darren Lehmann ruled out for the four-match series, Katich was today selected ahead of Queensland batsman Martin Love on the back of his fine all-round performance in the second Test with Zimbabwe in October and strong domestic form.
West Australian quick Brad Williams and NSW left-armer Nathan Bracken were also named in the 12-man team to be captained by Steve Waugh in his last series before retirement.
Williams, who made his Test debut against Zimbabwe at the SCG, and Bracken enjoyed success in the recent triangular one-day series in India and have kept their places in the 12 with Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee sidelined by injury.
The team is: Stephen Waugh (capt), Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Damien Martyn, Simon Katich, Adam Gilchrist, Andy Bichel, Jason Gillespie, Stuart MacGill, Brad Williams, Nathan Bracken.
November 27, 2003
LEFT-HANDER Simon Katich has retained his place in the Australian Test team to play India in the first Test at the 'Gabba next Thursday.
With Darren Lehmann ruled out for the four-match series, Katich was today selected ahead of Queensland batsman Martin Love on the back of his fine all-round performance in the second Test with Zimbabwe in October and strong domestic form.
West Australian quick Brad Williams and NSW left-armer Nathan Bracken were also named in the 12-man team to be captained by Steve Waugh in his last series before retirement.
Williams, who made his Test debut against Zimbabwe at the SCG, and Bracken enjoyed success in the recent triangular one-day series in India and have kept their places in the 12 with Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee sidelined by injury.
The team is: Stephen Waugh (capt), Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Damien Martyn, Simon Katich, Adam Gilchrist, Andy Bichel, Jason Gillespie, Stuart MacGill, Brad Williams, Nathan Bracken.