Australia hopeful of Watson recovery

Cricket Australia has revealed it is still hopeful that Shane Watson will be fit for the ICC World Twenty20 2009.

Watson returned home from the recent trip to the UAE with a groin strain and was forced to miss the opportunity to play in the IPL, but Cricket Australia officials believe that he is recovering well.

Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said: ?Scans have confirmed a minor right groin injury to Shane and we expect him to be fit to play in the ICC World Twenty20.

?He?ll be monitored over the coming weeks and is expected to be available for consideration for Ashes selection.?

Australia will face Sri Lanka and West Indies in Group C of the ICC World Twenty20 2009.