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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. |
| Michael Clarke will bat at number six with the final bowling spot between Stuart Clark and Mitchell Johnson. | Michael Clarke will bat at number six with the final bowling spot between Stuart Clark and Mitchell Johnson. |
| Tait, 23, had caused England problems when they lost their opening tour game to a Prime Minister's XI, taking 3-21. | Tait, 23, had caused England problems when they lost their opening tour game to a Prime Minister's XI, taking 3-21. |
| Interview: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson | Interview: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson |
| He also impressed in taking three more wickets for South Australia against the tourists in the drawn three-day match. | He also impressed in taking three more wickets for South Australia against the tourists in the drawn three-day match. |
| 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. |
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| "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." |