Australia call up Shaun Tait to replace Nathan Hauritz

Nathan Hauritz has been replaced by Shaun Tait due to a foot injury
10 April 2012

Australia have called up fast bowler Shaun Tait to replace Nathan Hauritz for the remaining three matches in the NatWest Series against England.

Spinner Hauritz has been struggling with a foot injury during the first two games of the series - both of which England have won - and is due to fly home for treatment.

Australia physio Alex Kountouris said: "Nathan Hauritz has developed pain in his left foot during the first two ODI's against England.

"While the pain was manageable in the first game, it became more severe during the second game.

"The pain is likely to be related to a previous foot injury and we have decided the best course of action is to withdraw Nathan from the current tour to allow sufficient time for it to recover.

"His return to training will be determined in the coming weeks."

Tait's call-up may be a blessing in disguise with Australia lacking a strike bowler in the two games played so far.

The South Australian, who is already in the United Kingdom due to a county stint with Glamorgan, is Australia's fastest bowler and will likely form a strong partnership with Doug Bollinger, especially as Ryan Harris is struggling with a groin injury.

Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said: "In view of the injury to Nathan Hauritz and some concerns about the injury to Ryan Harris, the National Selection Panel has made the decision to add Shaun Tait to the ODI squad for the remaining one-day games against England.

"Shaun is still very much in the thoughts of the NSP for the upcoming World Cup and these games present Shaun with a great opportunity to again represent Australia in one-day cricket."

Harris will continue to be monitored ahead of the third one-day international against England at Old Trafford on Sunday.

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