Gillespie cleared for first Ashes Test

BRISBANE - Australian paceman Jason Gillespie has proven his fitness for the first Ashes Test against England at a net session today.

Selection convener Trevor Hohns watched Gillespie complete two bowling workouts and believed he could take his place in the Test starting at the Gabba on Thurday if selected in the Test team.

Gillespie said he felt "pumped" after bowling two 40-minute spells to prove he had overcome the calf muscle injury which kept him out of the last two Tests in Australia's 3-0 series win over Pakistan.

Gillespie said he had no doubt he would be ready for a five-day Test.

That would leave Brett Lee and Andrew Bichel fighting for the last bowling spot.