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BRISBANE, Australia -- Paceman Ben Hilfenhaus has replaced the injured Shaun Tait in Australia's squad for next week's opening Test against Sri Lanka at the Gabba -- starting on Thursday.
Pace bowler Hilfenhaus, who has yet to make his Test debut for Australia, replaces Shaun Tait in the squad.
Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch said Tait had been ruled out with an elbow injury. "It's disappointing for Shaun to have suffered a slight aggravation to his elbow in the lead-up to the Test," said Hilditch.
"Whilst this is disappointing for Shaun, it creates an opportunity for Ben to come into the squad.
"Ben richly deserves his opportunity after a magnificent Sheffield Shield season last year. He also impressed all with his involvement around the Australian squad in the one-day international series in India last month."
Hilfenhaus has played one limited-over international, taking 1-26 against New Zealand off seven overs in Hobart last January, but has yet to play a Test.
Australian physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said that Tait's injury was only minor. "Shaun had been progressing well following elbow surgery in May this year and this would appear be a short-term setback," he said. E-mail to a friend 
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