Watson included in Test squad – Cricket News Update
Australian management has included injury hit all-rounder, Shane Watson, in the squad for the second Test against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757, which starts this coming Thursday.
However, national selection panel head, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Robert-John-Inverarity-c85980, revealed that the player will need to prove his fitness in order to earn a recall. His inclusion means that Rob Quiney remains on stand-by after the Victorian batsman replaced him for the opening clash at Brisbane.
"The only change from the original 12-player squad is that Rob Quiney remains with the squad after joining the group in Brisbane following Shane Watson’s withdrawal," Inverarity said today.
"He's progressing, but we just don't know. The Test doesn't start for another six days, so we'll have a very careful assessment next Tuesday or Wednesday," he said.
Watson suffered a calf strain during a domestic game for New South Wales and was sidelined for the current home summer’s opener. It has been made clear that he will only take part in the upcoming Test if he manages to convince the selectors that he can withstand the rigours of five-day cricket, which includes sharing the bowling workload.
Australia had to use part timers in Quiney and Michael Hussey for considerable duration on a flat Brisbane track, and a fit http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 will indeed enhance their bowling options.
Other consideration remains the inclusion of Mitchell Starc, who was the 12th man in the opening Test. The left-armer did his inclusion no harm after putting in an impressive performance for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-South-Wales-c823 in the Sheffield Shield. If the selectors decide to include him, the most likely player to make way will be Ben Hilfenhaus, who looked well below his best at Gabba.
"http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Daryl-Mitchell-c52533. He's in a very good place."
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