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SHANE Watson managed six gentle deliveries at training yesterday, raising hopes that he may be able to bowl in the first Test, beginning at Brisbane's Gabba on Thursday.
However, his contribution with the ball will be so limited because of his latest hamstring drama, if it happens at all, spinner Nathan Lyon may be forced to sacrifice his own game and tie up an end.
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That Lyon is in the side at all is a show of faith from the selectors, which has not always been forthcoming given he was omitted at stages during Australia's most recent series in India and England this year.
Australian physiotherapist Alex Kountouris claimed that Watson was going well with his rehab.
"He did a little bit of bowling today, so that's in the infancy, but he's going well at the moment," Kountouris said.
"Obviously the Test is a long game, so we're building him up to bowl whenever he's ready to go.
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"So if it's this Test, that's great. If it's a bit longer, then that's how it's going to be."
Michael Clarke is an attacking captain who likes to use his spinners in that vein.
However, Lyon can see occasions where that may not be possible.
"If it's turning a lot I'll be a more attacking bowling, but if it's not turning as much and if it's seaming I might be thrown the ball to do a containing-and-holding role so we can rotate our fast men for the other end and try to create some pressure," Lyon said.
"I'm happy to do whatever role it takes for Australia to win a Test match. I'm all for the team, I don't care who's taking the wickets.
"If Ryan Harris takes five and six wickets, I take none for the game and we win the Test match, I'm over the moon. I'm happy with whatever role Michael Clarke comes up with, and hopefully I'll be able to take that and help get wickets from both ends."
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While all the talk at the Gabba is of fast bowlers, Lyon has a good record there, claiming 11 wickets in two Tests at just 24 apiece.
He is one of just three off-spinners who have taken more than eight wickets at the ground in their career.
The others are former West Indian world record wickets holder Lance Gibbs (14) and former Australian captain Ian Johnson (12).
"I really enjoy bowling at the Gabba, you are able to get a lot more bounce compared to other pitches around the country," Lyon said.
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