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Gilchrist given all-clear
UK, Nov 05: Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist was released from hospital on Tuesday is expected to be fit for Thursday`s first Ashes test against England.
UK, Nov 05: Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist was released from hospital on Tuesday is expected to be fit for Thursday's first Ashes test against England.
The 30-year-old had been on an intravenous antibiotic drip to treat an infected elbow injury.
Speaking on Monday, Gilchrist said: "It's frustrating not being able to train but I'm working on the basis this is a frustration and nothing more.
"I'm keen to get back on deck as soon as possible and my expectation at this stage is that I will be fully fit and ready to play in the Test match come Thursday morning."
Gilchrist is one of Australia's key players - as well as being wicket-keeper and vice-captain, he is also one of the world's best batsman.
Speaking on Monday, Gilchrist said: "It's frustrating not being able to train but I'm working on the basis this is a frustration and nothing more.
"I'm keen to get back on deck as soon as possible and my expectation at this stage is that I will be fully fit and ready to play in the Test match come Thursday morning."
Gilchrist is one of Australia's key players - as well as being wicket-keeper and vice-captain, he is also one of the world's best batsman.
He is seventh in the latest Test batting rankings and averages 58.51 after 34 Tests, with six centuries. Bureau Report