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Oz names unchanged squad for Perth Test, Bollinger, Coulter-Nile on standby

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Australia has named an unchanged squad for the third Ashes Test just hours after recording a crushing victory in Adelaide, according to reports.

According to the Courier Mail, Australia's pace attack, headlined by a born-again Mitchell Johnson, led them to victory in the second Test and there were thoughts that some of the quicks could potentially be rested for the Perth Test, which starts on Friday.

There is constant concern over the state of Ryan Harris's body following his long run of injuries, however selectors are confident the Queensland quick will be able to back up at the WACA Ground, the report said.

 

However, NSW bowler Doug Bollinger and Western Australia paceman Nathan Coulter-Nile remain on standby, meaning they could be brought into the squad at the last minute should any of the current squad-members not recover as well as hoped, the report added. nother player could be added to the squad during the week pending review of conditions in Perth, head selector John Inverarity said.

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First Published: Dec 09 2013 | 12:08 PM IST

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