RISHTON pro Jason Gillespie has been recalled into the Australian squad.
The pace bowler will be playing in a limited over three-match indoor series against South Africa in Melbourne.
It's a blow to Rishton who have recently begun to find consistent form in the Transco Lancashire League.
"We haven't got the full details yet of how much time he will miss," said the Blackburn Road side's Chairman Rod Simpson.
"We knew about this as we have been in touch with the Australian Cricket Board but we weren't sure whether he would be picked as he has been recovering from injury.
"But good luck to him. He is a Test cricketer and is looking to resurrect his Test career."
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