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Balaji to replace Salvi for Australia tour


November 18, 2003 23:04 IST

Lakshmipathy Balaji will replace Aavishkar Salvi in the team for the upcoming tour of Australia.

Salvi sustained an injury while bowling during the TVS tri-series final against Australia on Tuesday.

According to team physio Andrew Leipus, he felt acute pain in his right shoulder.

After thorough examination of the fast bowler's shoulder, Leipus felt he would not be able to make the trip as he needs at least three weeks rest.

The selectors, who were present during the match, and the team management immediately decided to include Balaji in place of Salvi.


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Sub: Great

It is certainly a very good moveand just. Balaji bowled his heart out during the NZ tests. He deserve to be in the team. More ...


Posted by Owen





Sub: Is there any more vacancy in the India squad fo Aus? I would like to join

I think the selectors want to prove a point that they were all in their senses by not including Kartik the first time and hence ...


Posted by Anand Iyer





Sub: Laxman??

Why are Karthik and Badani not in the team to Australia? In Karthik's case it is sheer injustice and a crime to leave him out, ...


Posted by Madhusudhan





Sub: RE:Balaji to replace Salvi

Since Salvi bowled badly and Balaji excelled in the Ranji trophy game,the selectors wanted to give Balaji a chance.However they needed a valid reason and ...


Posted by Sameer





Sub: Balaji replaced Salvi

Hardly a surprise. Wonder how he injured himself within the 3 overs he bowled. Does the selection committe expect us to believe that. Why not ...


Posted by Seetha




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