Australia call in Chadd Sayers with Jackson Bird out of Test squad

Injured Bird will not travel to South AfricaSteve Smith and Ellyse Perry win accoladesPaceman Chadd Sayers has been drafted into Australia’s Test tour of South Africa as a replacement for injured quick Jackson Bird, who strained a hamstring during the last round of the Sheffield Shield. The 30-year-old has yet to win a Test cap but will join the Australian squad for their four-Test series starting on 1 March. Related: Australian selectors only concerned with Glenn Maxwell's formContinue re