Aussies debate MacGill move

The political instability in Zimbabwe has already seen leg-spinner Stuart MacGill pull out of the trip, while other players may follow.

"I don't endorse anything going on over there, but I'm just a cricketer and there's nothing political about what I do," Kasprowicz told BBC Wales.

"Having just made the team it's a bit hard to say I don't want to tour."

The Australian players will discuss the Zimbabwe crisis before the tour, following reports that up to seven more players could follow MacGill's lead.

However, fast bowler Glenn McGrath and batsman Darren Lehmann have already stated they would be prepared to tour.

The difficult situation is compounded by a dispute between the Zimbabwe Cricket Union and 15 of its senior players.

Heath Streak's sacking as captain by what the rebel players claim is a heavy-handed selection committee is the main bone of contention.

The exiled players have also called for a complete overhaul of the way the game is administered in the country.

If I didn't go and somebody else did and got wickets, then it might be pretty hard to get back in Mike Kasprowicz

Kasprowicz forced his way back into the Australia one-day side on the tour to Sri Lanka in February and March, the Queenslander's form there earning a Test recall.

"It was nice to be told I was part of the team for Zimbabwe, you never lose hope of getting back in the team," Kasprowicz added.

"I know that Cricket Australia have said that as long as the security of the players is okay, that there will be an Australian cricket team travelling there.

"They did tell us that, individually, if you weren't comfortable going there it won't be held against you and you can make the choice not to go.

"But from my personal position, having just got back into the team, if I didn't go and somebody else did and got wickets, then it might be pretty hard to get back in."