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Australia may play three new faces

Australia,thirsting for revenge after their home defeat to South Africa,could include three debutants in the first Test starting on Thursday....

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Australia,thirsting for revenge after their home defeat to South Africa,could include three debutants in the first Test starting on Thursday.

Opening batsman Phillip Hughes,all-rounder Marcus North and swing bowler Ben Hilfenhaus may all feature alongside pacemen Peter Siddle and Doug Bollinger,who are both on their first tours.

Australia have omitted specialist spinners Nathan Hauritz and Bryce McGain and will choose two from North,Hilfenhaus and all-rounder Andrew McDonald.

Its going to be a great challenge,in particular for the younger guys, captain Ricky Ponting told a news conference on Wednesday ahead of a three-match series that will determine which of the two teams top the world rankings.

Experienced batsman Mike Hussey said Australia must raise their game. South Africa won the 50-50 moments throughout the series and we will need to play good,hard,uncompromising cricket for longer periods, said Hussey.

 

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