http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 an injury concern for Australia - Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Allan-Robert-Border-c43726 de Villiers. The Test match between the Proteas and the Kangaroos is being played at Johannesburg, between November 17 - 21, 2011.
At the close of play on day three of the competition, the Proteas had a lead of 199 runs over http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hamisi-Abdallah-c61368 is not out on 89, while his partner has piled 70.
Proteas chances of extending their lead was halted, as only 69 overs were bowled on day three, since bad light forced an early end to play.
The Australian cricket team’s trouble seems to intensify during the ongoing tour of South Africa. They are trailing in the Test series by one game to nil and their injury list just keeps on getting bigger.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RJ-Harris-c2330 are already ruled out because of injury and now Shane Watson, the Aussie star all-rounder, is also becoming a concern. The all-rounder left field on day one and has not bowled a single over in South Africa’s second innings, though, he did come out to bat on day two and seemed at ease.
Watson revealed that batting is not an issue, the problem arises when he bowls, as it requires more effort.
Watson said, “With running between wickets it’s not pushing it too hard. I don't want to make it worse and rule myself out for longer at the start of the summer. I am trying to find a balance between getting through this Test match even if it is only with the bat, and not doing too much damage so I give myself a chance of playing in Brisbane.”
The all-rounder has had problems with his hamstring in the past. Watson wants to play against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 in Brisbane, even if he has to give up bowling. The all-rounder divulged that he’ll discuss this matter with the team physio and decide how to proceed.
“That is going to be a decision that we talk to Alex [Kountouris], our physio, about. Hopefully the worst-case scenario is that I can play as a batsman without any chance of it flaring up and delaying my bowling comeback. I'm very confident we will get the decision right but we need to get it right,” said http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326.
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