Australia have called uncapped fast bowler Stuart Clark into their squad for the third Ashes Test
The Mumbai speedster said it will be a great experience bowling with the ace Aussie paceman.
Australia could find it difficult to retain their dominance in world cricket when the current squad retires, according to Test opener Justin Langer.
James Sutherland called it an "ugly incident" which sent a poor message to fans.
McGrath, who is retiring after the 2007 World Cup, was not the quickest pace bowler the world has ever seen, but he was the most successful with 555 Test wickets.
McGrath's decision to go back came after a specialist said his wife's medical condition was not as bad as feared.
Australia's fast medium bowler returns to the Test and ODI team after sitting out a year because of an ankle injury.
New Zealand slumped to 11 for two in their second innings, trailing Australia by 80 runs, at the close of play on the third day of the third and final Test.
Ponting's 105 off 110 balls put Australia just 73 runs behind New Zealand in the first innings on day 2 in the third Test.
Glenn McGrath captured six wickets as Australia bowled out New Zealand for 433 on the second day of the first Test in Christchurch on Friday.
New Zealand were bowled out for 226 in the 49th over after they appeared certain to win, chasing a target of 237, in the first ODI.
Andrew Symonds led the way with the bat and Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee claimed three wickets each in an 18-run victory.
Australia fast bowling great particularly impressed with Bumrah. 'The way he bowls his yorkers, and if there is some reverse swing, he is going to be dangerous.'
Glenn McGrath was disappointed to miss out on taking 10 wickets in an innings after claiming eight for 24 in Australia's 491-run win over Pakistan.
Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock on the team touring India and the promise it holds.
Australia took an overall lead of 381 after bowling New Zealand out for 251 in their first innings on day three of the second Test.
Michael Clarke and Adam Gilchrist blasted centuries as Australia opened up 211-run lead in the first innings at the end of the third day in the first Test.
Fast bowler Jason Gillespie, however, returned from a side strain for South Australia on Tuesday.
The wicket at the Roop Singh stadium promises a run-fest in the tri-series match.\n\n
Kasprowicz, 31, has not played for Australia for four years but was recalled to the ODI side.
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