Reiffel makes an impact

NOTTINGHAM, June 13: Paul Reiffel started his tour impressively and fellow paceman Glenn McGrath showed encouraging signs of a return to form to lift the Australians on Thursday.

The pair shared seven wickets as Nottinghamshire were bowled out for 239 on the second day of their three-day match at Trent Bridge, rain having prevented any play on Wednesday8217;s scheduled first day.

Australia lost opener Michael Slater for 14 and were 51 for one at the close.Brief Scores: Nottinghamshire 239 in 70 overs Usman Afzaal 34, Nathan Astle 99; McGrath 4-63, Reiffel 3-15, Julian 2-70 vs Australia 51-1 in 21 overs Matthew Elliott 20 n.o., Ricky Ponting 15 n.o.