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Fast bowler undergoes fitness tests after long break
Tait back training with Australia
Peter English in Brisbane
May 5, 2008
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Shaun Tait will use the training camp to re-integrate into the Australian squad
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The fast bowler Shaun Tait took the first public steps
from his self-imposed break due to exhaustion when he
joined the Australian Test squad at their training
camp in Brisbane. Tait stepped down in January due to
the physical and mental strains caused by his recovery
from injury and his push to hold a place in the Test
side.
He will spend two days with the squad for fitness
tests after having a contract meeting with James
Sutherland, the chief executive of Cricket Australia, and
Andrew Hilditch, the chairman of selectors. Tim
Nielsen, the coach, felt the camp was a good
opportunity for Tait to re-integrate into the squad
after his long absence.
After playing his third Test in Perth, Tait, who had
struggled with a long-term elbow problem, took an
indefinite break to recover. He retained his national
contract when the list was announced in April, but was
not considered for either parts of the West Indies
tour. It is likely he will return to action with South
Australia at the start of next season.
Peter English is the Australasia editor of Cricinfo
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