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Xavier Doherty is not a Test bowler, says Stuart MacGill

Xavier Doherty is not a Test bowler, says Stuart MacGill

Australia's newly-appointed spin mentor Stuart MacGill has warned the team against bringing in Xavier Doherty for the second Test as he feels the left-arm tweaker is "not a Test bowler" and the move would boomerang on the visitors.

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March 1 2013, 10:59 am

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Xavier Doherty and Mitchell Johnson should come in for Nathan Lyon and Peter Siddle

Xavier Doherty and Mitchell Johnson should come in for Nathan Lyon and Peter Siddle

Australia lost the 1st Test with all 20 of their wickets falling to spin. In contrast, India lost 12 wickets — eight to pace and four to spin. And that says just about all you need to know about how Australia can win.

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February 27 2013, 11:04 am

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India vs Australia 2013: Xavier Doherty wants batsmen to learn from Vijay-Pujara partnership

India vs Australia 2013: Xavier Doherty wants batsmen to learn from Vijay-Pujara partnership

Left-arm spinner Xavier Doherty on Monday, said the Australian batsmen need to take a cue from the performances of Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay in order to save the side from the ignominy of another crushing defeat in the second Test match at Hyderabad.

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March 5 2013, 8:46 pm

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India vs Australia 2013: Mickey Arthur defends Xavier Dohertys selection

India vs Australia 2013: Mickey Arthur defends Xavier Doherty's selection

Xavier Doherty hardly troubled the Indian batsmen but Australian coach Mickey Arthur defended left-arm spinner's inclusion in the side, saying he was the best choice keeping in mind the way hosts handle the off-spin.

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March 3 2013, 7:58 pm

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