Australia's team plan falls into media's hands

Australia's team plan for the second Test against South Africa starting in Melbourne on Wednesday was published in Wednesday's newspapers in Australia after it was placed under the wrong hotel door.

The leaked part of the Test memo related to Australia's plans to counter fast bowler Allan Donald, who is battling a foot injury but is expected to be named in South Africa's team on Wednesday morning.

"It is the third time Australia's team hierarchy has been embarrassed by such leaks following incidents on tours in New Zealand last year and England five months ago," The Australian newspaper said.

"In revelations that are hardly earth-shattering, Australia's batsmen have been advised to wear down the veteran paceman (Allan Donald) and be prepared to pick him off because he tends to over-attack.

"The document highlighted that Donald, 35, did not take a wicket in in the recent four-day match against New South Wales."

Donald has not played a Test since April.

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Mail Cricket Editor