The ultimate is to contribute with both bat and ball, says Shane Watson – Cricket News Update
In order to accommodate http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 will be batting at No.4, a move he believes will give him the chance to bowl more overs in the upcoming clash against the visiting Lankan side.
“Mickey Arthur talked to me at the end of the last Test to say the way it was looking, they were going to move me down to four. It's taken me a few days to get my head around that, but it means I can bowl a few more overs,” said Watson.
Having suffered a calf injury, ‘Watto’ missed the first two Tests against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978, was hesitant to bowl him for a few extra
overs.
“I know Michael in the second innings was a bit hesitant to bowl me a towards the latter part of their innings, just to give me the chance to be Fresh as I could going into bat. The ultimate is to be able to contribute with both bat and ball,” said Watson.
Having played as an opener for more than two years, Watson was demoted to number 3 after he recovered from an injury last year, which forced him to miss the entire season. Now in a move to make room for Hughes after Punter’s recent retirement, Watson is
likely to take some time to adjust at the 4th spot.
After http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Siddle-c2197 rested for the final encounter at Perth to overcome fatigue, the Australian selectors are yet to finalise the bowling attack for the
1st Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758.
While http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mitchell-Aaron-Starc-c76392 remain in contention. Hilfenhaus and Siddle have also recovered fully from their over tiring efforts at Adelaide and could be in consideration.
After impressive turnouts by Starc and Johnson at Perth, Hilfenhaus’ place looks a little doubtful with Siddle being the preferred choice.
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