CALCUTTA, March 20: Australian fast bowler Damien Fleming will join the the team as reinforcement tomorrow. Hit by injuries, particularly in the bowling department, the Australian team management sent an SOS to the Australian board yesterday night, after it was clear that Paul Wilson and Steve Waugh are both doubtful for the third Test at Bangalore. Fleming had already been included in the One-day squad which will play in the Triangular series after the Tests are over.Meanwhile, the injured Paul Reiffel will leave for Australia in a few days time. ``That will be before the third Test,'' team manager Steve Bernard said today. Reiffel had been ruled out for the second Test with a shoulder injury.
Wilson and Steve Waugh did not take the field even today. However, with Lehmann and Stuart McGill both on the field as substitutes, Wilson had to carry drinks for his team. There was no one else in the Australian dressing room to do that. Even McGill was suffering from a stomach ailment and Reiffel had to take thefield as a substitute fielder after tea.
Wilson, speaking about his injury, said that he was no position to bowl and as of now, he was likely to miss the next Test too. The fast bowler said he was still under treatment and hoped to recover soon.
Steve Waugh is under treatment and the team physiotherapist is monitoring his progress.
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