Aussies may freshen pace attack for 2nd Test

ADELAIDE, Dec 14 (AFP): Australia, already without injured skipper Michael Clarke, may also freshen up their pace attack with Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc for this week's second Test in Brisbane, coach Darren Lehmann said Sunday. Clarke is out for the rest of the India Test series with a torn right hamstring suffered while fielding in Australia's 48-run win over India Saturday, amid fears his Test career could be over after a spate of injuries.
Shaun Marsh has been named to take Clarke's place for Wednesday's Test at the Gabba, with vice-captain and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin expected to become Australia's 45th Test skipper.
But with just three days between Tests, selectors must consider the pace attack for Brisbane, Lehmann said.
"We will see how they pull up," he told reporters.
"We will pick the best team to get 20 wickets. A couple of them are sore but the next day or two will tell. It's a quick turnaround."
Left-armer Starc has been placed on stand-by for Brisbane, while Hazlewood was the 12th man in Adelaide.
Ryan Harris, making his Test return after major knee surgery, worked through a total of 40 overs in Adelaide and may need to sit out in Brisbane.