Australia's Jackson Bird celebrates taking the wicket of England's Alastair Cook during their fourth Ashes test cricket match at the Riverside cricket ground, Chester-Le-Street, northern England August 9, 2013. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Pace bowler Jackson Bird has been recalled by Australia for the first test against New Zealand after James Pattinson was deemed not quite ready to stand up to the rigours of a full workload, captain Steve Smith said on Thursday.
The 29-year-old Bird was a surprise selection for the first of two matches against New Zealand, which starts on Friday, having played the last of his three tests on the 2013 Ashes tour.
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