Australia on Wednesday included Jason Gillespie and Brett Lee in their 13-man squad for the first four matches of the Victoria Bitter (VB) tri-series against India and Zimbabwe starting on January 9.
The duo take the places of fast bowlers Brad Williams and Michael Kasprowicz. Trevor Hohns, the chairman of the selectors commiserated with the unlucky quicks, but said that "we only have room for so many fast bowlers in the squad. Brad and Michael's performances in India were very good and noted by selectors, but it's now up to those in the squad to take their opportunity."
The series, which kicks off with an opener involving Australia and India, features 12 matches involving the three sides that stretch into early February.