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Joel Gould

Doggett ready to shine in Test cricket: Kasprowicz

South Australia paceman Brendan Doggett is edging closer to a Test debut for Australia. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

Former Test quick Michael Kasprowicz insists fast bowler Brendan Doggett is ready to make an immediate impact in the Ashes for Australia if he is called upon.

Kasprowicz is not concerned about the age profile of the current Test fast bowling attack and said there was enough quality in the Sheffield Shield to provide a successful transition beyond Mitchell Starc (35), Josh Hazlewood (34), Scott Boland (36) and injured skipper Pat Cummins (32).

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