Shane Watson could be back sooner than expected

Fit-again all-rounder Shane Watson could make a quicker-than-expected return to the injury-hit Australian cricket team in the ongoing ODI tri-series against India and Sri Lanka.

Watson has missed the entire Test summer after injuring his hamstring in November but has steadily recovered. A decision on the 30-year-old8217;s possible return could be taken in the next one day.

8220;We8217;ll sit down and discuss after ODI game against India what to do with Shane. We wanted to see Shane play some cricket,8221; said Australia coach Mickey Arthur.

8220;If he can come through a Shield game really well,then we8217;ll take that point to the discussion table on Monday. We want to see a fit and firing Shane Watson.8221;