Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) today advised Western Australian fast bowler Steve Magoffin will join the Australian squad in Durban as a precautionary measure with Ben Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle suffering niggling injuries following the first Test in Johannesburg.
NSP Chairman Andrew Hilditch said:
“With Ben and Peter suffering some soreness following the first Test, and with such a short turnaround between the first and second Test, the National Selection Panel has taken the precaution of adding another bowler to the squad.
“Steve Magoffin has been added as a stand by player, but that being said he has been a consistent cricketer in the Australian interstate competition for a long time now. He is currently placed second on the leading wicket takers list in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield competition with 38 wickets and we are sure he will step up should the opportunity present itself in South Africa.”
Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said:
“At the conclusion of the first Test Ben Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle have both reported niggling injuries. Ben Hilfenhaus is suffering some soreness in his lower back and Peter Siddle some soreness in his left foot..
“We will continue to monitor the fitness of these players in the lead up to the second Test before a decision is made on their availability for selection.”
NSP Chairman Andrew Hilditch said:
“With Ben and Peter suffering some soreness following the first Test, and with such a short turnaround between the first and second Test, the National Selection Panel has taken the precaution of adding another bowler to the squad.
“Steve Magoffin has been added as a stand by player, but that being said he has been a consistent cricketer in the Australian interstate competition for a long time now. He is currently placed second on the leading wicket takers list in the Weet-Bix Sheffield Shield competition with 38 wickets and we are sure he will step up should the opportunity present itself in South Africa.”
Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said:
“At the conclusion of the first Test Ben Hilfenhaus and Peter Siddle have both reported niggling injuries. Ben Hilfenhaus is suffering some soreness in his lower back and Peter Siddle some soreness in his left foot..
“We will continue to monitor the fitness of these players in the lead up to the second Test before a decision is made on their availability for selection.”
Cricket Australia Media Advisory
Wednesday, March 04, 2009 10:17:28 AM
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