Published: Sep 06, 2015, 01:51 PM (IST)
Edited: Sep 06, 2015, 04:23 PM (IST)
Shane Watson will have scans to find out the extent of his calf injury that he had sustained during the second One Day International (ODI) against England at Lord’s on Saturday. The match saw a series of incidents including Ben Stokes’ controversial dismissal and Australian opener David Warner’s injury in the opening stages of the match and therefore Watson’s injury went unnoticed. With Warner’s fracture confirmed after being hit by a bouncer from England fast bowler Steven Finn in the second ball of the game, Australia will hope the all-rounder hasn’t got injured seriously. SCORECARD: Australia vs England, 2nd ODI at Lord’s, AUS won by 64 runs
However, Warner’s absence in the batting line-up fortunately did not stop the Australians to post a target of 300-plus and eventually won the match by 64 runs, thereby taking a 2-0 lead with three more matches to go. According to a report from Cricket Australia, the 34-year-old Watson will undergo the scans in the next 48 hours and the reports will decide if he can be selected in the squad for the third ODI at Manchester on Tuesday. Watson has had a history of calf problems and will be hoping the scans reveal no major damage. READ: Aaron Finch to replace David Warner for remainder of ODI series against England
Warner’s injury has given Aaron Finch to make a comeback for Australia after being out for a long time because of the hamstring injury he had sustained during a county match for Yorkshire. “It’s very exciting to be back. It’s unfortunate for David Warner for me to come in under these circumstances, that’s not ideal, but these things happen in cricket and it’s great for me to be back,” Finch said. Shane Watson Test retirement: Twitter reactions
