Thursday, January 20, 2011

Strauss wins toss, Australia to bat first in second ODI


England captain Andrew Strauss has won the toss and sent Australia in to bat in the second match off the three-game limited-overs series against Australia at Bellerive Oval.
Australia is without in-form batsman Michael Hussey, who detached the hamstring in his knee during Sunday’s six-wicket win over England in the first match Sunday.
Hussey’s place in the side has been filled by Shaun Marsh, while Shaun Tait has replaced paceman Mitchell Johnson, who has a throat infection.
Test wicketkeeper Matt Prior replaces Steve Davies in the England lineup, while James Tredwell comes in for spin bowler Graeme Swan, who has an injured knee.
Australia- Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, Michael Clarke (captain), Cameron White, David Hussey, Shaun Marsh, Steven Smith, Brett Lee, Nathan Hauritz, Doug Bollinger, Shaun Tait.
England- Andrew Strauss (captain), Matt Prior, Jonathan Trott, Kevin Pietersen, Ian Bell, Eoin Morgan, Michael Yardy, Tim Bresnan, James Tredwell, Chris Tremlett, Ajmal Shahzad.
Umpires- Tony Hill, New Zealand, and Paul Reiffel, Australia.
TV Umpire- Billy Bowden, New Zealand. Match Referee - Javagal Srinath, India.

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