SA Footy

MEDIA ADVISORY
1 February, 2010

Callum Ferguson added to Australian squad

Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) today announced South Australian batsman Callum Ferguson has been added to Australia’s squad for the remaining two matches of the Commonwealth Bank Series against England in Sydney and Perth.

Shaun Marsh is still to undergo scans in Sydney however given the nature of his right hamstring injury and the short turnaround between matches, a decision has been made for Ferguson to join the Australian squad this afternoon.

NSP Chairman Andrew Hilditch said:

“Callum Ferguson has been added to the Australian squad for the final two matches of the Commonwealth Bank Series. Callum has an excellent record in one-day internationals for Australia and is in good form this season. We are sure Callum will seize the opportunity that comes following the unfortunate hamstring injury suffered by Shaun Marsh.

Further information regarding Shaun Marsh’s hamstring injury will be distributed to media once scan results have been reviewed.

The well is almost dry... Well done to Ferg on call up but if 5 more blokes went down injured - Micky Lewis and Dom Thornely are off to the World Cup..

So I assume he'll be out of the Big Bash Final? What's the bet he sits as 12th man and Paine plays as a batter for the rest of the series?

After Usman and Hodge, you'd start looking at Bailey/Rohrer types

Noooooooooo! This is a blatant attempt by CA to extend SAs poor run from winning any silverware!

this is a Great oppurtunity for Fergy, i saw Huss Walking on Tv last night, there is no way he will be fit. unless they take him injured and keep him for the later matches, so if Marsh's injury is Severe. ferg is a huge chance to go to india.
By the way i heard that Shaun Marsh was in Doubt Sunday with a tight Hammy, with a the injuries why was he played.