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Pace bowler Stuart Clark. (AAP)
Stuart Clark still believes he has a Test future and wants to be a part of Australia's next Ashes campaign in 2010-11.

Young leg-spinner Steve Smith celebrates the stumping of Matt Hayden. (Getty)
Glenn McGrath proved he still has it, but it wasn't enough for the ACA All Stars to defeat Michael Clarke's Australian XI.

Peter Siddle. (AAP - file)
In worrying news for Brett Lee and Stuart Clark, Peter Siddle said he and his bowling teammates are here to stay.

West Indies capatin Chris Gayle at training. (AAP - file)
West Indies captain Chris Gayle, who is visiting his sick mother, will head back to Australia ahead of the First Test.

Phil Hughes. (AAP)
Australia's batting coach Justin Langer is a big admirer of Phillip Hughes and says he should stick to his guns.

Stuart Clark. (AAP-file)
Dumped Test paceman Stuart Clark has been named NSW captain, at least for now.

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