Australia paceman Stuart Clark looks certain to return for the crucial third Test against India in Delhi on Wednesday.
The seamer pulled out of the second Test in Mohali due to a right elbow injury and further weakened an already under-strength bowling attack which only managed to take 13 wickets in their 320-run loss last week.
Victorian debutant Peter Siddle will most likely make way for Clark as Australia aims to level the series 1-1.
"Stuart has bowled for each of the last three days," Australia team physio Alex Kountouris said. "He's feeling good and at this stage will be available for selection."
Meanwhile, vice-captain Michael Clarke revealed that captain Ricky Ponting wants his senior players to be more accountable with two Test matches left in the tour.
"One thing Ricky certainly spoke to us about is that a little more responsibility needs to go on the senior players, I know when I made my debut here it's hard enough coming to India for the first time, let alone playing your first couple of Test matches," he said.
"So it's important the expectation gets put on captain, vice-captain, senior players - Matthew Hayden, Brett Lee, Stuart Clark, Mike Hussey. It is up to us to really stand up with bat or ball."
The seamer pulled out of the second Test in Mohali due to a right elbow injury and further weakened an already under-strength bowling attack which only managed to take 13 wickets in their 320-run loss last week.
Victorian debutant Peter Siddle will most likely make way for Clark as Australia aims to level the series 1-1.
"Stuart has bowled for each of the last three days," Australia team physio Alex Kountouris said. "He's feeling good and at this stage will be available for selection."
Meanwhile, vice-captain Michael Clarke revealed that captain Ricky Ponting wants his senior players to be more accountable with two Test matches left in the tour.
"One thing Ricky certainly spoke to us about is that a little more responsibility needs to go on the senior players, I know when I made my debut here it's hard enough coming to India for the first time, let alone playing your first couple of Test matches," he said.
"So it's important the expectation gets put on captain, vice-captain, senior players - Matthew Hayden, Brett Lee, Stuart Clark, Mike Hussey. It is up to us to really stand up with bat or ball."
