Katich sustains injury, Jaques into squad

The National Selection Panel (NSP) today announced that Phil Jaques would be added to the Australian VB Series Squad for the one-day international against South Africa at Telstra Dome, Melbourne, tomorrow.

Simon Katich sustained a groin injury during Australian team training at the Junction Oval (St Kilda Cricket Ground) this morning.

Australian team physio, Errol Alcott, said: "Simon sustained a low-grade groin injury at training today. He'll have a diagnostic scan this afternoon to find out the extent of his injury. Simon will undergo treatment and we'll review his situation ahead of Sunday's game in Sydney."

NSP Chairman, Trevor Hohns, said: "Phil Jaques will come into the squad and play in tomorrow's match at the Telstra Dome. The extent of Simon's injury is still unknown and this setback is bad luck for him. It does give us the opportunity to look at a specialist opener who has been performing well in both forms of the game. His record speaks for itself and this is a good opportunity for him."

Jaques is due to arrive in Melbourne late this evening and as such there will be no media opportunity prior to tomorrow's match.