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Brad Hogg's career in pictures

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Left-arm wrist spinner Brad Hogg bowling on his Test debut on day one of the 1996-97 India vs Australia test at New Delhi.

Brad Hogg was 25 when he made his Test debut in Delhi in 1996 ...

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World Cup, 2003 - Australia v India at Centurion, 15 February 2003

... but it would be nearly seven years before he really established himself in the national team, in the limited-overs version

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World Cup, 2003 -  Australia v Sri Lanka at Centurion, 7th March 2003

At the 2003 World Cup in South Africa Hogg picked up 13 wickets at an average of 24.76

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GEORGETOWN, GUYANA - APRIL 12: Adam Gilchrist and Brad Hogg of Australia appeal against Brian Lara of the West Indies who was out hit wicket for 110 during day three of the 1st Test between the West Indies and Australia on April 11, 2003 at the Bourda Oval in Georgetown, Guyana.

He waited 78 Tests for his second opportunity, in the West Indies in 2003, but he had mixed results

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Brad Hogg bowling for Warwickshire v Gloucestershire, Edgbaston, April 30, 2004

Hogg had a stint at Warwickshire in 2004

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Brad Hogg finished with 2 for 48, India v Australia, DLF Cup, 6th match, Kinrara Academy Oval, September 22, 2006

The tongue seemed to do much of his work when bowling ...

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Brad Hogg fires in a throw into the stumps, Bangladesh v Australia, 3rd ODI, Fatullah, April 28, 2006

... and during his enthusiastic fielding ...

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Brad Hogg tries to get Australia some late runs, New Zealand v Australia, Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, 1st match, Wellington, February 16, 2007

... and when he made handy lower-order runs

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Brad Hogg is the centre of attention on the streets of Dhaka, Dhaka, April 25, 2006

He enjoyed the tour of Bangladesh in 2006 ...

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Brad Hogg in a cheerful mood after being named the Man of the Series, Bangladesh v Australia, 3rd ODI, Fatullah, April 28, 2006

... and was named Man of the Series for the ODI portion

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Brad Hogg chats with Australia's chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch, Brisbane, January 18, 2007

The selectors didn't give him many opportunities in the 2006-07 CB Series ...

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Brad Hogg celebrates the wicket of Dwayne Smith, West Indies v Australia, Super Eights, Antigua, March 28, 2007

... but he fought back to be one of the stars at the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean

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Glenn McGrath and Brad Hogg leave the field after starring with three wickets each, West Indies v Australia, Super Eights, Antigua, March 28, 2007

Hogg was the fourth-leading wicket-taker at the tournament, with 21 at 15.80 ...

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Glenn McGrath uses his seniority to make Brad Hogg paddle back to shore, St John's, Antigua, April 3, 2007

... and he even worked hard away from the cricket

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Brad Hogg walks through the streets of Baroda, October 10, 2007

He had another enjoyable ODI tour of India in late 2007 ...

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Stuart MacGill and Brad Hogg get ready to bowl, Allan Border Field, Brisbane, November 5, 2007

... and when he returned home his form forced a bowl-off with Stuart MacGill ahead of the Sri Lanka Test series

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Brad Hogg is ecstatic after picking up a wicket, Australia v India, 1st Test, Melbourne, 2nd day, December 27, 2007

His Test opportunity did not come until MacGill was injured for the India games ...

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Brad Hogg takes the stump out following Australia's 337-run win, Australia v India, 1st Test, Melbourne, 4th day, December 29, 2007

... and he secured a memento after the MCG victory

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Brad Hogg celebrates his first Test half-century, Australia v India, 2nd Test, Sydney, 1st day, January 2, 2008

Hogg was thrilled to make his first Test half-century during the drama-filled SCG match ...

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Australia's 12th man Brad Hogg takes a break, Australia v India, 3rd Test, Perth, 3rd day, January 18, 2008

... but he was not viewed as a must-pick and spent the WACA Test as 12th man

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Brad Hogg had Yuvraj caught for 26, Australia v India, 7th match, CB Series, Adelaide, February 17, 2008

He remained a part of the ODI attack for the CB Series, however his chances of further Test action appeared limited

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