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Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist is to miss the start of the World Cup to attend the birth of his third child, media reports in Australia are saying.
Gilchrist is set to be absent for at least the two warm-up matches and the first group game against Scotland after being granted compassionate leave.
Australia announce their 15-man squad for the tournament later today.
Brad Haddin is set to be the named as the wicket-keeper for the early part of Australia's defence of the World Cup.