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Watson doubtful for first Test

PERTH: All-rounder Shane Watson injured a hamstring playing for Queensland in a domestic one-day game against Western Australia here on Friday and is doubtful for next week's first Ashes cricket Test against England.

If Watson is forced to withdraw, Australia may look for a replacement all-rounder — possibly Andrew Symonds — pick five specialist bowlers, or another batsman.

The injury scare is the latest in a series of untimely setbacks for Watson, who has been restricted to three Tests since making his debut in January 2005.

Martyn injured

Meanwhile, middle-order batsman Damien Martyn pulled out of his last warm-up match before the first Test with an elbow injury.

Martyn was due to play for Western Australia against Queensland in an inter-State one-day match in Perth, but withdrew because of tendonitis in his elbow.

Team officials said the injury was not serious, but the 35-year-old was ordered to rest as a precaution. — Agencies

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