They are without Mike Hussey, Shaun Marsh and Mitchell Johnson, who are in Australia's one-day squad for the current one-day international series against Sri Lanka.

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Brad Haddin and Ponting struggled for fluency with the bat in a scratchy 89-run partnership, while in the bowling department Mitchell Johnson, Shaun Tait, Steve Smith and Shane Watson could not find a consistent line.

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Carling consulted England manager Martin Johnson, Wasps head coach Shaun Edwards and former internationals Josh Lewsey and Matt Dawson during the process.

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Conditions at the Kensington Oval could favour the Australians with the bouncy pitch likely to suit their pace trio of Shaun Tait, Dirk Nannes and Mitchell Johnson, who were less effective on the more sluggish St Lucia track.

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In recent years, City's academy has produced a number of players who have gone on to represent the first team including Shaun Wright-Phillips, Micah Richards and Michael Johnson.

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