Fast bowler Brett Lee is hoping his performance against New Zealand in last Sunday's limited-overs international might help him reclaim his place in the Australian Test team.
Lee has not played a Test since January but could be in line for a recall after capturing two for 40 against the Kiwis including the wicket of New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming for a duck.
Michael Kasprowicz took Lee's place in the Test side but was dropped from the one-day side after conceding 22 runs in one over during Sunday's defeat by to New Zealand.
"I've worked really hard to get back in the green and gold, so I was really happy to be out there," Lee said.
"I did a pretty good job...but my most important aim is to get back in the Test team right now."
Australia's squad for the opening Test against Pakistan in Perth next week will be named at the weekend.
Australia's chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said he was impressed by Lee's performance but said it was unlikely Kasprowicz would be dumped from the Test side because of one poor over.
"Kasprowicz has been an outstanding performer over the last 12 months and he went for a few runs in one over in a one-day game and that can happen to anybody at any time," Hohns said.
