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Antigua, 8 April 2007
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WORLD CUP SUPER 8, ANTIGUA:
England v Australia
Andrew Strauss has been recalled by England for their crucial World Cup Super 8 game against Australia.
Strauss, who has not previously played a game in the tournament, replaces Middlesex clubmate Ed Joyce.
England are desperately in need of a victory to revive their chances of a semi-final place and Michael Vaughan chose to bat after winning the toss.
Australia brought in batsman Brad Hodge to replace injured all-rounder Shane Watson, who has a torn calf muscle.
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By Tom Fordyce
Play starts 1430 BST
1400 GMT: Big chat from the middle - Michael Vaughan has won the toss and decided to bat.
"The weather is roasting - even the bus driver said it was hot, the first time he's said anything since I've been here.! There is some cloud about but I don't think we're going to get any rain.
BBC Sport's Paresh Soni, let's hope his meteorological skills are up to the mark
"Strauss has more experience to be able to handle McGrath. Also England need to improve their run rate as Australia have the ability to hit the ball into space every ball they face!!"
Amon, Essex
1330 BST: Hello everyone - so England have decided to shake things up at the top by bringing back Andrew Strauss in place of Ed Joyce. It's Straussy's first one-dayer since 11 February so let's hope he's got a lot of pent-up frustration to take out on the Aussies.
Antigua, 8 April 2007
606 debate | TMS blog comment
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WORLD CUP SUPER 8, ANTIGUA:
England v Australia
Andrew Strauss has been recalled by England for their crucial World Cup Super 8 game against Australia.
Strauss, who has not previously played a game in the tournament, replaces Middlesex clubmate Ed Joyce.
England are desperately in need of a victory to revive their chances of a semi-final place and Michael Vaughan chose to bat after winning the toss.
Australia brought in batsman Brad Hodge to replace injured all-rounder Shane Watson, who has a torn calf muscle.
LATEST ACTION AS IT HAPPENS
Text us on 84040, email tms@bbc.co.uk or contribute to 606
By Tom Fordyce
Play starts 1430 BST
1400 GMT: Big chat from the middle - Michael Vaughan has won the toss and decided to bat.
"The weather is roasting - even the bus driver said it was hot, the first time he's said anything since I've been here.! There is some cloud about but I don't think we're going to get any rain.
BBC Sport's Paresh Soni, let's hope his meteorological skills are up to the mark
"Strauss has more experience to be able to handle McGrath. Also England need to improve their run rate as Australia have the ability to hit the ball into space every ball they face!!"
Amon, Essex
1330 BST: Hello everyone - so England have decided to shake things up at the top by bringing back Andrew Strauss in place of Ed Joyce. It's Straussy's first one-dayer since 11 February so let's hope he's got a lot of pent-up frustration to take out on the Aussies.
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