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Voges, Krejza called up for WACA one-dayer

Perth, Feb 3 (AP) Tasmanian off-spinner Jason Krejza andWestern Australian all-rounder Adam Voges have been calledinto Australia''s squad for Sunday''s final match of the one-dayseries against England in Perth.

The pair replace skipper Michael Clarke and all-rounderShane Watson, both earning a rest with Australia holding anunbeatable 5-1 series lead and the World Cup starting in thesubcontinent on February 19.

Krejza will become the fourth spinner to be used in theseven-match series after injuries sidelined Steve Smith (hip),Nathan Hauritz (dislocated shoulder) and Xavier Doherty(back).

Krejza will make his one-day debut for Australia if he ispicked in the final XI at the WACA, while Voges has alreadyplayed 14 one-day matches.

Cameron White will captain the side in Clarke''s absence.

Meanwhile, Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait says theteam can take enormous confidence into the upcoming one-dayWorld Cup after Wednesday night''s record run-chase againstEngland.

The Australians chased down a target of 334 with fourballs to spare at the SCG.

The match also marked Tait''s return from a buttock musclestrain and he says he is happy with how his body feels afterbowling 10 overs. (AP) AH

Story first published: Thursday, February 3, 2011, 11:45 [IST]
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