Australia brings veteran quick Peter Siddle into its squad for the Boxing Day Test against New Zealand in place of the injured Josh Hazlewood.
Peter Siddle has been brought into Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test as a replacement for the injured Josh Hazlewood.Victorian veteran Peter Siddle joins James Pattinson and Michael Neser as possible replacements for Josh Hazlewood
Meanwhile Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Usman Khawaja have all been left out of Australia's ODI squad Andrew McDonald will coach the team in the ODI series against India, with Justin Langer to take a break"Peter has been brought in as a 13th player for Melbourne," chief selector Trevor Hohns said.
"He is a proven Test match performer with an exceptional knowledge of the MCG which will be a valuable part of our preparation."but he now could be a chance of an unlikely reprieve at some point this summerPattinson, who has taken 75 wickets in his 19 Tests, is the front-runner to replace Hazlewood in the team.
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