Watson out
It's been confirmed this morning that Shane Watson is out of the First Test. This is a massive blow for Australia: not only is Watson one of their best players (and was 18 months ago - the Aussie selectors were mad not to pick him for the last Ashes series), but his selection allows the Aussies to pick five bowlers. Now the likelihood is they'll only be going in with four - McGrath, Lee, Warne, and ? Not sure, but Watson not being there presumably means it's more likely they'll go for Clark than one of the tearaway quicks. All round, this sounds like a much more comfortable attack for the English batsmen.Only shame is that Watson's out with a hamstring rather than a dodgy tummy. Otherwise the diagnosis could have been - "Alimentary Watson".
Still, with Ian Bell an injury worry, the Aussie press could always retaliate with "Bell Clapped Out".
- This was my first post, and with quality headlines like that, I know you're already looking forward to my last. Sorry, next.
posted by M. Reynard @ 8:57 am
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