Cricket: Australian board leaves door open for Watson after suspension
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Australian batsman Shane Watson cuts the ball away from the West Indian bowling in their one-day cricket international played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Feb 8, 2013. Cricket Australia general manager Pat Howard said on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, that the door was still open for Watson to play Tests after the vice-captain returned home following his axing from their next India match. -- FILE PHOTO: AFP
SYDNEY (AFP) - Cricket Australia general manager Pat Howard said on Tuesday that the door was still open for Shane Watson to play Tests after the vice-captain returned home following his axing from their next India match.
The 31-year-old was one of four players suspended for one Test after failing to prepare feedback and deliver it to management on how Australia could improve, with the team trailing 2-0 in the series.
Stunned Watson suggested he could quit Test cricket altogether.
Howard said Watson was still in contention, but must start toeing the team line, implying he was not always a team player.
