Clarke's participation in the fourth and final match of the series, which gets underway at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Friday, was cast into doubt earlier this week.Each of the 17-man squad were asked to outline three points - by email or in person - highlighting what value they add to the team. Watson, Johnson, Khawaja and Pattinson, however, failed to fulfill the assignment by the given deadline - five days after the innings and 135-run loss in the second Test. Coach Mickey Arthur has since stated all four will be considered for selection in Delhi.There is no doubt about that. In his own words, Shane has probably decided to come back with full focus and we will accept him because he is such a great player and a good leader," said team-mate Ed Cowan. The veteran right-hander batted with a great deal of discomfort in the third fixture in Mohali, where the tourists slumped to a six-wicket loss - and three-nil series defeat.Shane is more a lead by example kind of fellow in terms of how he prepares. He doesn't leave many stones unturned in terms of preparation and the way he has performed across all formats for a long period of time, that is an example in itself.Watson, meanwhile, has returned to India after a quick trip home to be with his wife for the birth of their son and pledged his commitment to the team in the wake of his controversial omission from the squad in Mohali.
No comments:
Post a Comment