Australia were dealt a blow when opener Shaun Marsh was ruled out of the first Test against India as he is yet to recover from his lower back injury. Marsh has been almost ruled out of the first Test, starting December 26 and Shane Watson has been brought to Melbourne early to assess his fitness. Hopes that Marsh, who is averaging 56.80 after just three Tests, would return at the MCG from the lower back injury he continued last month in Cape Town.
"While we are hopeful, Shaun's chances of recovering suitably in order to be considered for the first Vodafone Test against India are considered unlikely at this stage," Howard said in a CA statement. Watson, who was improving from his hamstring problem and a minor calf muscle strain, is unlikely to be able to bowl even if he is passed fit to return in the first Test. He has also not played any spirited game in more than a month. Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey are though likely to retain their places despite their poor recent form.
The 30-year-old Watson hurt his hamstring in Australia's Test victory in Johannesburg last month and a mild calf strain last week further delayed his comeback. "At the moment things are progressing well. Hopefully if everything continues to go well I'll definitely be fully fit to play on Boxing Day," Watson was quoted as saying by 'Sydney Morning Herald'. Coach and selector Mickey Arthur said the time had come for a decision to be made about Watson's long-term position in the batting order.
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"While we are hopeful, Shaun's chances of recovering suitably in order to be considered for the first Vodafone Test against India are considered unlikely at this stage," Howard said in a CA statement. Watson, who was improving from his hamstring problem and a minor calf muscle strain, is unlikely to be able to bowl even if he is passed fit to return in the first Test. He has also not played any spirited game in more than a month. Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey are though likely to retain their places despite their poor recent form.
The 30-year-old Watson hurt his hamstring in Australia's Test victory in Johannesburg last month and a mild calf strain last week further delayed his comeback. "At the moment things are progressing well. Hopefully if everything continues to go well I'll definitely be fully fit to play on Boxing Day," Watson was quoted as saying by 'Sydney Morning Herald'. Coach and selector Mickey Arthur said the time had come for a decision to be made about Watson's long-term position in the batting order.
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