Gillespie included for fourth Test
Sydney, Dec 30: Australia can finally look to field a near full strength bowling attack for the first time in the series with speedster Jason Gillespie being included today in the 13-member squad for the fourth and final cricket Test beginning here on Friday. However, Gillespie, who missed the Melbourne Test, which Australia won by nine wickets today, due to a groin injury would have to prove his fitness first before making it to the playing eleven.

The paceman travelled with the Australian squad to Melbourne to undergo rehabilitation and would continue to be monitored by a team of medical staff. Team physio Errol Alcott said Gillespie had undertaken a thorough rehabilitation programme since suffering the injury in Adelaide and his progress was "encouraging". "He has bowled off a full run a number of times now, and despite not showing any signs of pain, he will remain under daily review up until the Sydney Test," Alcott said. (Agencies)

Published: Tuesday, December 30, 2003

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