Shane Watson likely to be fit for first Ashes Test

The pivotal all-rounder, who hurt himself in last weekend's one-day international against India in Bangalore, will have "intense treatment" in Sydney to try to regain fitness to face England in Brisbane on November 21.

Australia physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said: "It goes without saying that Shane and the medical team will be doing everything possible to get him fit and available for selection ahead of the first Test."