Doolan gets Test squad call up December 30, 2013 - 10:53AM Tasmanian batsman Alex Doolan has been called up to the Australian squad to prepare for the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney. Doolan is expected to provide cover in case Shane Watson is ruled out after he suffered a groin strain during the fourth Test win at the MCG. The selectors have also omitted NSW paceman Doug Bollinger in naming the 14-man squad to prepare for the SCG Test starting on Friday when Australia will attempt to complete a 5-0 series clean sweep. "With some players still being assessed by our medical team after four demanding Tests, we have decided to add Alex to ensure we have sufficient cover in our batting line-up should it be required," said national selector John Inverarity. Alex is a talented player who came under strong consideration for selection ahead of the Ashes series after a string of solid performances in four day cricket for Tasmania at the start of this season, but also after an excellent finish to last season. Doug (Bollinger), who has been bowling impressively this season, has been released to play Big Bash League as the national selection panel feel there is sufficient cover with James Faulkner and Nathan Coulter-Nile also in the squad.