Struggling spinner Jason Krejza has been replaced by Nathan Hauritz in the 13-member Australian squad for the second Test against South Africa, starting December 26 in Melbourne. Australia's selection panel chairman Andrew Hilditch said Krejza's axing was prompted by his below-par display in the opening Test in Perth, which Australia lost by six wickets after the South Africans chased down a record 414 target.
Nathan Hauritz will replace fellow off-spinner Jason Krejza in Australia's playing eleven for the crucial second Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne starting on Friday.
Jason Krejza's eight-wicket haul on debut, followed by Simon Katich's unbeaten 92, helped Australia claw their way back in the fourth Test against India in Nagpur on Friday. Krejza claimed figures of 8 for 215 in 43.5 overs as India were dismissed for 441 in the first innings. In reply, Australia posted 189 for 2 in 49 overs by close of play on the second day.
He may not top the popularity charts in Australia but Harbhajan Singh is the best spinner in the world as the feisty Indian offie's bowling is 'unbelievable', says Jason Krejza.
Jason Krejza is the only frontline spinner in the Australian World Cup squad but former Test skipper Allan Border does not see much of a role for him in the side.
The International Cricket Council has approved Indian speedster S Sreesanth's inclusion in the India's World Cup squad while also confirming Callum Ferguson and Jason Krejza as replacements in the Australian side.
Jason Krejza now holds the record of returning the most expensive match figures on debut, surpassing the 7-282 by DW Carr at The Oval against Australia in 1909.
Batsman Mike Hussey and spin bowler Nathan Hauritz have been ruled out of the World Cup through injury and will be replaced by Callum Ferguson and Jason Krejza respectively, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
With Jason Krejza failing to convince that he has it in him to trouble the Indian batsmen in the forthcoming Test series, Australia decided to rush in Victorian all-rounder Cameron White as replacement for injured spinner Bryce McGain.
Pakistan might have halted Australia's 34-game winning streak in the World Cup in Colombo on Saturday but captain Shahid Afridi was angry with his own "irresponsible" batting effort in the game.
Former Sri Lanka skipper Tilakratne Dilshan held his nerve as Sri Lanka Legends defeated Australia Legends by seven runs in the second game of the Road Safety World Series, in Mumbai, on Sunday.
All-rounder Shane Watson was on Monday recalled to Australia's squad for next week's first Test against South Africa, which also includes off-spinner Jason Krejza subject to his fitness. Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin came in for some special praise from the selectors after his century against New Zealand in Adelaide recently.
Australia's bowlers struck at regular intervals to reduce India to 311 for 5 by close on Day 1 of the fourth and final Test in Nagpur on Thursday.
Australia fought back in their second innings after losing its top order cheaply to end Day 3 in the first Test against South Africa on 228 for 7, an overall lead of 322, at the WACCA, on Friday.
Rookie Australian off-spinner Jason Krejza on Friday described his dismissal of Sourav Ganguly as the most important among the five wickets he took on the second day of the fourth and final cricket Test in Nagpur.
382 - The target for Australia to win and level the series. The highest they have successfully chased against India is 342 for 8 at Perth in 1977-78.
Debutant Australian off spinner Jason Krejza had two catches of Sachin Tendulkar dropped off his bowling on his first day of Test cricket, but sounded pleased overall with his end-of-the-day haul of three wickets in the fourth and final Test against India in Nagpur on Thursday.
Alongside the experienced Nathan Lyon could play rookie Todd Murphy, who is yet to play an international match.
Interesting numbers from Day 1 of Bangalore Test.
Josh Hazlewood and Brad Haddin set new milestones as Australia, replying to India's first innings score of 408, ended Day 2 in the second Test at the Gabba on 221 for four. Check out the day's days statistical highlights.
Rajneesh Gupta surveys the bowling landscape in India-Australia Tests.
Australia's Jason Krejza became only the fourth bowler to take eight wickets in the first innings in his debut Test.
Statistical highlights of the fifth and final day of the first Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval.
India's rivalry with Australia dates back to 1947-48 when Lala Amarnath's team travelled to take on the hosts, who were captained by batting great Don Bradman. The visitors were beaten 4-0 in the five-match series. A statistical analysis of the Test record between the two teams.
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