Brad Hogg grabbed his chance to claim a spot in Australia's World Cup squad after Shane Warne dislocated his shoulder.
He was drafted into the team, bowled a tidy spell and was duly given the nod by the selectors.
Hogg's experience would have helped his cause.
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He has been in and around the top level of the game for over five years, although in that time he has only clocked up a handful of international appearances.
But as well as experience he also has a strong all-round game.
If called on, he will add weight to the Australian tail and he can be relied on in the field.
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