Watson will ‘certainly play a lot more Tests’, says Michael Clarke

"If Watto can get himself fit and healthy he'll certainly play a lot more Tests, one-day and Twenty20 cricket for Australia"

“If Watto can get himself fit and healthy he’ll certainly play a lot more Tests, one-day and Twenty20 cricket for Australia”

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After being ruled out of Australia’s tour of the United Arab Emirates due to yet another calf injury, all-rounder Shane Watson could be on the verge of losing his Test spot to Mitchell Marsh, who has been turning a lot of heads as of late.

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West Indies vs Bangladesh 1st Test Day 2: Bangladesh continue to suffer following Brathwaite’s unbeaten double century

Brathwaite celebrates after scoring his maiden double century

Brathwaite celebrates after scoring his maiden double century

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Bangladesh continued to suffer on the second day of the first Test in St Vincent as they not only failed to take any wickets, but also allowed West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite to score his maiden double century.

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Clarke in a race against time to be fit for UAE tour

"we will be monitoring his progress over the next week before deciding when he can return to training and playing"

“We will be monitoring his progress over the next week before deciding when he can return to training and playing”

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Australia captain Michael Clarke is currently in a race against time to be fit for the national team’s upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates, where they will face Pakistan next month.

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Clarke considering arriving earlier than team-mates for future overseas tours

"If it means I have to fly a couple of days earlier than the boys on the long trips then that's what I've got to do"

“If it means I have to fly a couple of days earlier than the boys on the long trips then that’s what I’ve got to do”

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Australia captain Michael Clarke has revealed that he is considering arriving earlier than his team-mates during all future overseas tours in order to ensure that he is fully fit when they start.

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