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All-rounder Shane Watson was recalled to Australia8217;s 12-man squad for next week8217;s first Test against South Africa, which included off-spinner Jason Krejza as well, subject to his fitness.
8220;Shane Watson is back into the twelve and one of the main reasons he wasn8217;t in the 12 for Adelaide was that we wanted to take the opportunity for him to play for Queensland,8221; National Selection Panel NSP chairman Andrew Hilditch said.
8220;He had a good Sheffield Shield game against South Australia, taking wickets and making runs, and adds great flexibility to the squad for this first Test.
8220;Peter Siddle is omitted from the 12 but he continues to impress following his debut in India. We8217;re keen for him to resume state cricket for Victoria and expect Peter to continue to push hard for national selection,8221; Hilditch said.
Squad: Ricky Ponting c, Michael Clarke vc, Stuart Clark, Brad Haddin, Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, Mitchell Johnson, Simon Katich, Jason Krejza, Brett Lee, Andrew Symonds and Shane Watson
