Watson close to comeback
CB Series target for all-rounder
Last Updated: February 8, 2012 7:06am
Shane Watson: Will play in a club game on Saturday
All-rounder Shane Watson could make his return for Australia in the Commonwealth Bank ODI Series if his comeback in Sydney club cricket this weekend goes well.
Hamstring and calf problems have kept Watson out of action but he is due to play for Sydney grade side Sutherland on Saturday.
And Australia coach Mickey Arthur will be keeping a close eye on Watson's return to action, with a view to a possible recall for the 30-year-old.
Arthur said: "He's built his body up to where it needs to be and hopefully we can get sustainable performances out of Shane once he gets back in.
"Hopefully it goes well for him this weekend then we can reassess where he is and hopefully get him back for the one-day comp.
"He's got to be happy his body can sustain batting and bowling. But as long as we are all happy and he fits the bill, I'm sure we'll consider bringing him back in."
Paceman James Pattinson is also in line for a return after he came through training in Melbourne unscathed.
The 21-year-old has been sidelined for more than a month after injuring his foot during the second Test against India.
