Australia all-rounder Shane Watson is likely to be available for this year's Ashes series in England after his injured groin was deemed less serious than initially feared.
Holders Australia will announce their squad for the July-September series next week with Watson expected to be included in the side.
The Queenslander's participation was cast in doubt after he picked up the injury in the recent limited-overs series against Pakistan but tests revealed the problem was only a minor one.
"Scans have confirmed a minor right groin injury to Shane and we expect him to be fit to play in (next month's) ICC World Twenty20," Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris said in a statement on Wednesday.
"He'll be monitored over the coming weeks and is expected to be available for consideration for Ashes selection."
