Bowlers Jason Gillespie and Michael Kasprowicz have also been axed.

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He worked for nine years as senior coach at the Australian Cricket Academy and was responsible for the development of pacemen Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Michael Kasprowicz and Jason Gillespie.

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Michael Halliday could not believe that Keith Gillespie will be running down the wing and crossing balls for him.

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