Australia concerned over health and fitness of Ryan Harris on eve of 2nd examination with South Africa in Johannesburg
The leader of the Australian attack bowled as required in the ultimate net session on Wednesday, commencing cautiously, but sooner or later functioning up to his full run-up.
Clarke will evaluate how Harris pulls up ahead of producing his final decision.
Teenager Pat Cummins appears specific of becoming handed a Examination debut, but Harris' availability will decide whether Peter Siddle and Mitchell Johnson can each in shape into the XI or no matter whether one particular must skip out.
In other crew news, Clarke stated he will play spinner Nathan Lyon and Usman Khawaja will come in as a direct swap for the injured Shaun Marsh and bat at No.3.
Clarke stated he would depart Harris' fate in the palms of physiotherapist Alex Kountouris and bowling coach Craig McDermott.
"He's a little bit stiff and sore from the very last recreation no doubt," said Clarke.
"That's in the arms of the bowling coach and the physio Alex. To me I have two specialists, I will just take their judgement on it."
Khawaja said that his favored batting placement was at first drop, and Clarke has determined to assist the 24-year-outdated and resist the temptation to transfer Ricky Ponting back to his previous spot.
"I didn't converse (to Ricky) about it to be honest. I had a great assume final night and I imagined about what is very best for the crew in regards to assisting us win this sport," Clarke explained.
"And correct now the straight swap, Uzzie for Shaun is the very best and right factor for this video game for the staff to have achievement."
South Africa are anticipated to be unchanged from their extensive 8-wicket win in the first recreation in Cape City.
Clarke is self-confident there will not be an psychological scars left over from Australia's humiliating second innings wherever they have been bowled all out for 47.
Australia are desperate to sq. the two-match sequence, whilst numerous top-line gamers like Ponting, Johnson, Brad Haddin and Phil Hughes may possibly be enjoying for their futures in the facet.
"I believe we acquired rid of (the scars) once we left the modify space soon after the day's play. We had a truly prolonged chat right after the recreation and we built a pact with each other that the moment we left the ground we were likely to search to this second Test match," Clarke stated.
The Wanderers pitch will give good carry for the bowlers but a lightning quick outfield will help the batsmen.
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