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HOBART, Australia — Allrounder Shane Watson has welcomed his shift to No. 4 spot in Australia’s test batting order, saying it will allow him to make greater contributions with bat and ball.
Watson will drop from No.3 to No.4 for the first test against Sri Lanka at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval starting Friday in a reshuffle prompted by the retirement of Ricky Ponting and the recall of opener Phil Hughes.
Watson said Wednesday that a move down the order is a chance to score more freely. “Batting slightly lower, the ball is slightly older – the wicket’s had a little bit more sun on it.”
He said the move was positive for his bowling, to “be able to really contribute that little bit more.”
22:09ET 11-12-12

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