All-rounder Shane Watson was today included inAustralia's squad for the pivotal second Test against South Africa, despiteconcerns about his fitness.
Vice-captain Watson sat out the first drawn Gabba Test againstthe world number one Proteas with a calf strain and his inclusion for nextweek's Adelaide clash is the only amendment to the line-up.
Rob Quiney, who was added to the squad when Watson pulled outof Brisbane, remains with the team.
National selector John Inverarity said it was not clear ifWatson, who has been prolific with both bat and ball in all formats recently,would recover in time for the Test that starts on November 22.
"Shane Watson is making steady progress from his calf injury,but it is too early to determine if he will be fit to come under considerationfor selection," he said.
The Australians came out of the first of three Tests with anedge over the South Africans in the drawn game, but they must win the series towrest the world number one ranking from their rivals, making Adelaide pivotal.
Inverarity said he was pleased with the way Australia bouncedback in the Brisbane Test after South Africa ran riot with the bat on theopening day.
"The National Selection Panel was very pleased with thestrong showing by Michael Clarke's team after an indifferent opening day inBrisbane," he said.
"They were put under pressure early, but showed great composureto not only regroup but then put considerable pressure on South Africa."
The Australian fightback ensured they have now not lost intheir last eight Tests under Clarke, while the Proteas, under Graeme Smith,have not lost an away Test match since India at Kolkata in February, 2010.
Australia squad: Michael Clarke (capt), Shane Watson, DavidWarner, Ed Cowan, Ricky Ponting, Mike Hussey, Matthew Wade, James Pattinson,Peter Siddle, Mitchell Starc, Nathan
Lyon, Ben Hilfenhaus, RobQuiney.