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Damien Martyn, Michael Clarke and Michael Kasprowicz have earned a recall in the Australian Test Squad for the Test Series against South Africa. Martyn and Kasprowicz make a return after the Ashes loss. With Glenn McGrath opting out on the tour due to his wife’s illness, Australia have looked upto the experience of Michael Kasprowicz ahead of Jason Gillespie. Fast bowler Shaun Tait is back after recovering from a shoulder injury. Middle order batsman Brad Hodge has missed out on selection losing out to Michael Clarke. The 1st Test begins at Cape Town from March 16.
Aus Test Squad : Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer, Ricky Ponting (Captain), Michael Clarke, Damien Martyn, Michael Hussey, Andrew Symonds, Adam Gilchrist (Wicket Keeper), Shane Warne, Brett Lee, Michael Kasprowicz, Stuart MacGill, Stuart Clark, Shaun Tait