McDermo Mk 2 in Aussie squad

– Young Queensland batsman Ben McDermott was added to the Australian squad yesterday for their remaining two one-dayers against South Africa as concerns linger over the fitness of Shaun Marsh.

Marsh missed the first one-dayer on Sunday for minor surgery on an abscess in his “buttock region” and selectors feel he might not be ready in time for Adelaide on Friday.

“We will give him every opportunity to prove his fitness ahead of the match,” said selector Trevor Hohns.

D’Arcy Short replaced Marsh in Perth but fell for a second-ball duck as Australia were bundled out for 152, losing by six wickets. –

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