Shaun Marsh likely to play deciding ODI
Australia hope to have both their regular opening batsmen, Shane Watson and Shaun Marsh, back for the deciding ODI against South Africa on Friday in Durban. Both batted during Wednesday's nets session and Marsh appeared particularly at ease, having fully recovered from his shoulder injury. He regularly sent the ball sailing onto the roof of the academy that borders the nets.
"For his first hit in a little while, he looked in good touch," Michael Hussey said. "We are hoping for both of them [to be ready]. If they are both fit it will give the captain, the coach and the selectors something to think about."
David Warner proved his worth with a gritty 74 as wickets fell around him in Port Elizabeth, and if Watson as well as Marsh is fit to play, Australia will have to make a tough decision about who will open the batting. Watson is trying to bounce back from back spasms, which resulted in him leaving the field after three overs and five balls during Sunday's defeat. He came out to bat later on, but has not bowled since. "Hopefully he will bowl tomorrow," Hussey said.
Hussey believes Marsh's inclusion will be a boost for Australia because of the maturity he has displayed over the past few years. "He's brought a bit more consistency into his game, he knows it better than he did four or five years ago when there were doubts over his consistency," Hussey said. "He plays very well to his strengths and he is a guy that can change the game very quickly. He can score extremely quickly and put a lot of pressure [on bowlers]."
Source:Cricinfo