Watson to be rested for second ODI

Australia have decided to rest all-rounder Shane Watson for the second ODI against England. The former vice-captain was dismissed for a duck in the series opener in Australia's six-wicket victory on Sunday.

"We'll look to give Shane a break," Australia coach Darren Lehmann said.

Opener Aaron Finch, who scored 121 and pacer James Pattinson, have also been released to play for Melbourne Renegades.

"Both James and Aaron will play for the Renegades, neither of these players have been involved in the Ashes Series so their lead in to this ODI series has not been as intense," added Lehmann.

Ashes man-of-the-series Mitchell Johnson had rested from the opening one-day international against England to freshen up for the rest of the series.
The lethal left-arm paceman was the star of Australia's 5-0 Ashes clean sweep of the tourists with his express bowling, finishing with 37 wickets at 13.97.