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Watson plans to play Shield cricket in Oz comeback bid

Watson plans to play Shield cricket in Oz comeback bid Sydney, Feb. 13 : Australian all-rounder Shane Watson plans to play for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia that starts in Perth on Friday.

On Sunday, Watson returned from injury to play in a one-day grade match between Sutherland and Eastern Suburbs.

Sutherland lost by five wickets, but all eyes were on Watson who scored 30 off 27 deliveries. The 36 minute-long innings included seven boundaries - and he then took 0-17 in his six-over spell.

''''The plan is if I got through today, which I have and is nice, was to play the Shield game in Perth,'''' the Sydney Morning Herald quoted Watson, as saying last night.

He added: "In the end, I''m just looking forward to playing cricket." (ANI)


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