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Australia call up Bollinger to replace Bracken

September 26, 2009 12:40 IST

Australia [ Images ] have called up left-arm paceman Doug Bollinger to replace the injured Nathan Bracken [ Images ] in their Champions Trophy [ Images ] squad, the International Cricket Council [ Images ] said on Friday.

Left-armer Bracken had been forced out with an injury to his right knee.

Bollinger, 28, played all three of his one-day internationals against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates [ Images ] after making his test debut against South Africa [ Images ] in Sydney [ Images ] earlier this year.

He led Australia to an eight-wicket victory in his second ODI, with figures of five for 35.

Holders Australia start their title defence with a Group A match against West Indies [ Images ] in Johannesburg on Saturday.

India [ Images ] and Twenty20 [ Images ] champions Pakistan are also in the group.

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