http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 returns for final ODI against West Indies – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 has named Shane Watson in the squad for the reminder of the ongoing five-match series in a bid to watch the opener regain some form ahead of the crucial tour of India.
Watson last played for the national team during the Melbourne Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in late December, during which he sustained a calf injury. His latest injury concern also forced him to announce that he will be giving up on his bowling for the time being
and focus only on his batting, which had shown a considerable dip in form in the longer version.
Keeping his fitness in mind, national selector head, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-John-Inverarity-c85980 revealed that the player will not be a part of the opening games against the West Indies in order to get some red-ball practice under his belt before the upcoming tour of the sub-continent.
After recovering from the injury, Watson took part in Sydney Grade cricket for Sutherland but managed scores of 30 and 0. Moreover, his only limited-overs outing for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823 also ended in a disappointment after he made just six with the bat.
Despite concerns over his form, Inverarity confirmed the player’s inclusion for the remaining three ODIs, before further revealing the team’s departure plans for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750.
"Shane http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 as an opening batsman," chairman of selectors John Inverarity said."Shane has recovered from his injury and we look forward to seeing him get back to his best."
The Test specialists, namely http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Glenn-Maxwell-c60189 and Matthew
Wade just in time to take part in the opening warm-up game.
The remaining players – http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MG-Johnson-c1945 – will depart after fulfilling their home international assignments.
In other news, the Aussies have further included young http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Western-Australia-c865 spinner Ashton Agar in the squad in a development capacity. The player will be with the squad for the first week, and will also take part in the opening warm-up game.
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