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Spinner Xavier Doherty called into Australia's ODI squad

Xavier Doherty has been drafted into Australia's squad for Wednesday's one-day international against South Africa, the spinner announced.
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Doherty was scheduled to play for Tasmania against Western Australia in the Bupa Sheffield Shield in Hobart on Sunday but the left-arm orthodox bowler was a late withdrawal.

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And while the squad for final three ODIs of the series will not be announced until Monday, Doherty confirmed his place in the team for Wednesday's third 50-over clash in Canberra.

"Given it's more of a spinners' wicket, I think I'll be some sort of chance and given that it's an all-pace attack at the moment," Doherty told reporters on Sunday.

Doherty, who played in two of Australia's three ODIs against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates last month, added: "I've got an opportunity to really nail my spot for the rest of this series and then, after that, who knows?

"The rewards are starting to pay off. I feel like I've been bowling well over the past couple of months."

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