Watson’s future role in the team still hangs in the balance
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has told the national selectors that he wants to open the batting once again, which is a clear indication that the vice-captain’s bowling days are all but over due to a string of career-threatening injuries he has had to fight back from in the past number of years.
Watson will have to stay healthy if he is to fill Ponting’s spot on the Test roster
With former Australia captain Ricky Ponting having bid the game he grew up playing farewell, Cricket Australia and the national selectors have been left with the tough task of finding a suitable candidate to fill the veteran’s spot on the national team, and as of right now, all-rounder Shane Watson has emerged as the frontrunner.
Australia will be looking for redemption during the Ashes next year
Australia are set to play the fewest number of home ODIs during the 2013-2014 season due to the sky-rocketing popularity of Twenty20 cricket amongst the people in the country.
