Brett Lee is back 

Melbourne, Dec 22: Paceman Brett Lee will return from injury to lead Australia's bowling attack in the third cricket test against India starting Friday. Lee, who missed the first two tests following ankle surgery and an abdominal injury, is the only change to the 12-man squad beaten in Adelaide last week. He comes in for Jason Gillespie, who suffered a groin injury in the second test.

Selectors kept faith with Andy Bichel, Brad Williams and Nathan Bracken despite intense speculation that they might opt for a fresh fast bowler to support Lee. Chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said Lee had proven his fitness in two domestic four-day games. "Brett is an established test player and has demonstrated that he is back to full fitness following injury," said Hohns.

"Brett always adds some zest to the attack and will be supported by our other bowlers who we felt, despite the loss, served the side well in Adelaide", he added. Bracken was retained in the team despite being 12th man in Adelaide, meaning there was no room for Matthew Nicholson, who was the pick of the pacemen in the match between India and Australia A in Hobart over the weekend.

After the first match of the series was drawn, Australia needs to win the final two tests if it is to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in captain Steve Waugh's final series. Australia. (Agencies)

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