Shane Watson will line up for Sutherland in a one-day game on Saturday

The 30-year-old pivotal all-rounder, who missed the entire Test summer with hamstring and then lasting calf strains, will line up for Sutherland in a one-day game with Easts on Saturday.

“He’s built his body up to where it needs to be and hopefully we can get sustainable performances out of Shane once he gets back in,” Arthur said. “He’s got to be happy his body can sustain batting and bowling. But as long as we are all happy and he fits the bill, I’m sure we’ll consider bringing him back in.”

Arthur uncertain to give timeframe of Watson’s return

However, Arthur was uncertain to put ultimate timeframe on when Watson is expected to return to the national setup.

“But I don’t think we can put a time frame on that. We’ve got to be happy and he’s got to be happy his body can sustain batting and bowling,” he added.

Pattinson also on track for return

Arthur also hinted the return of paceman James Pattinson, who played only two Tests against India before a foot strain forced him to sit out of the squad, on the later stages of tri-series. The 24-year-old bagged seven wickets during second Test against India the Melbourne and collected Man-of-the-Match Award.

“Pattinson bowled at us in Melbourne, so he’s coming back. We could see Pattinson at the back end of the one-day series,” said Arthur.