alex kountouris
Sep 22 2007, Som

Australia’s preparation for the seven-match ODI series against India suffered a jolt with paceman Shane Watson being ruled out of the tour with a hamstring injury.

The injury is not that grave but Cricket Australia did not want to risk aggravating.

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