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Australia have named a pace-oriented squad of 12 for the Boxing Day Test Match against India. Brad Hogg is the lone spinner in the side and his inclusion in the final XI appears to be doubtful as the opposition for the Aussies are fantastic against spin bowling.
Brad Hogg broke into the squad after Stuart MacGill had been ruled out with fitness problems. The chinaman bowler stands a chance of playing in the final XI as Aussies are sure to include three quicks in Brett Lee, Stuart Clark and Mitchell Johnson. In a few days of time, it will be clear as to whom the Aussies prefer to play, whether it is the express pace of Shaun Tait or the variety of Bradley Hogg. However, it is most likely that Shaun Tait will get the nod ahead of Hogg simply because of his blistering speeds of over 150kmph.
Australia Squad for first Test : Matthew Hayden, Phil Jaques, Ricky Ponting (Captain), Michael Hussey, Michael Clarke, Andrew Symonds, Adam Gilchrist (Wicket Keeper), Brett Lee, Mitchell Johnson, Stuart Clark, Shaun Tait, Brad Hogg