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Paceman Tait released by Aussies Paceman Tait released by Aussies
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Australia have released paceman Shaun Tait from their squad for the opening Ashes Test against England, which starts in Brisbane on Thursday.Australia have released paceman Shaun Tait from their squad for the opening Ashes Test against England, which starts in Brisbane on Thursday.
Following all-rounder Shane Watson's withdrawal with a hamstring injury, the Aussie squad is now down to 12 men.Following all-rounder Shane Watson's withdrawal with a hamstring injury, the Aussie squad is now down to 12 men.
Stuart Clark is likely to be handed the third seamer's role alongside Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee at the expense of uncapped left-armer Mitchell Johnson. Tait, 23, caused England problems when they lost their opening tour game to a Prime Minister's XI, taking 3-21.
Michael Clarke will bat at number six at the Gabba in the absence of Watson. He also impressed in taking three more wickets for South Australia against the tourists in the drawn three-day match.
Interview: Australian all-rounder Shane WatsonInterview: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson
Tait, 23, caused England problems when they lost their opening tour game to a Prime Minister's XI, taking 3-21 in eight hostile overs.
He also impressed in taking three more wickets for South Australia against the tourists in the drawn three-day match in Adelaide.
But the Australians appear to have opted for the accuracy of Clark, 31, who claimed 20 wickets in only three Tests in South Africa earlier this year.
Hopefully I can be ready for the second Test, where us picking two spinners should help my cause Shane Watson
Watson injured himself playing for Queensland and was rule out on Tuesday after a second fitness test in as many days.Watson injured himself playing for Queensland and was rule out on Tuesday after a second fitness test in as many days.
He is now targeting the second Test in Adelaide, which starts on 1 December.He is now targeting the second Test in Adelaide, which starts on 1 December.
"I've done everything I can over the last three days but unfortunately I was only a few days away," the 25-year-old said."I've done everything I can over the last three days but unfortunately I was only a few days away," the 25-year-old said.
"I feel my game has really improved and that I have earned this spot in the Australian cricket team."I feel my game has really improved and that I have earned this spot in the Australian cricket team.
"But I would be letting my team-mates down if I went into the match at only 70% so I have to sit this one out."But I would be letting my team-mates down if I went into the match at only 70% so I have to sit this one out.
"I've just got to get it right and hopefully, if a few things go my way, I can be ready for the second Test, where us picking two spinners should help my cause."I've just got to get it right and hopefully, if a few things go my way, I can be ready for the second Test, where us picking two spinners should help my cause.
"That is eight to 10 days away and the way I've been responding to treatment I'm confident I can be ready.""That is eight to 10 days away and the way I've been responding to treatment I'm confident I can be ready."