Australia call up Bollinger to replace Bracken

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Australia have called up  left-arm paceman Doug Bollinger to replace the injured Nathan Bracken in their Champions Trophy squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a news release yesterday.

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 after making his test debut against South Africa in Sydney 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 in Johannesburg today.

India and Twenty20 champions Pakistan are also in the group.

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