A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Bowling woes could cost Shane Watson his place in the national team

Watson’s decision to become a specialist batsman could undo everything he has worked for in his entire career

Injury-plagued Australian all-rounder Shane Watson could lose his spot on the Test team if he decides to quit bowling in order to prolong his international career, according to Cricket Australia high performance manager Pat Howard.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Nathan Lyon’s stock will slide if Shane Warne plays in the Ashes this year, says Johan Botha

Botha believes Australia should not put Lyon’s future at risk for Warne

Former South Africa spinner Johan Botha has announced that if Australia allow legendary ‘spin king’ Shane Warne to play in this year’s back-to-back Ashes series against arch-rivals England, it could see a slide in off-spinner Nathan Lyon’s stock, especially in the future.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Nasser Hussain believes Monty Panesar should represent England more often in the future

Panesar has been overlooked numerous times throughout his international career

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has advised the national selectors to make left-arm spinner Monty Panesar a regular face in the Test team after his outstanding performances throughout the recently concluded four-Test series against India.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Brad Haddin still has a future in Australia’s Test team, says Steve Waugh

Waugh considers Haddin to be one of the top six batmen in the Test squad

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has announced that veteran wicketkeeper batsman Brad Haddin still has the a future in the country’s Test team despite rumours that Matthew Wade will be selected over him for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.

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