By Greg Buckle
December 20th 2009 @ 1:59am
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A Test recall could be within reach for NSW opener Phillip Hughes and his brilliant 122 in the Sheffield Shield clash against Victoria showed his timing is just fine.
NSW declared their first innings closed on 8-390 late on Saturday’s second day’s play at Newcastle No.1 Sports Ground and Victoria reached 0-5 at stumps.
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