Shane Watson

Shane Watson
Nationality: Australia
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1981-06-17 Age: 43

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Shane Robert Watson, born on June 17, 1981, in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, is renowned as one of the country's most talented and resilient cricket players of the 21st century.
Despite facing numerous setbacks due to his fragile, injury-prone body, Watson emerged as one of Australia's premier all-rounders, leaving an indelible mark on the sport.

Watson's prowess as a bowler cannot be understated.
With his exceptional ability to manipulate the movement of the ball, he quickly earned recognition as one of Australia's finest exponents of reverse swing.
Besides taking wickets, he often showcased his capabilities in building pressure from one end of the pitch.
As a batter, Watson epitomized the power-hitting style reminiscent of the legendary Matthew Hayden.
His broad chest and immense strength enabled him to effortlessly dispatch the ball to the boundary, combining it with a touch of finesse.

Throughout his career, Watson was known for his exceptional performances in shorter formats of the game.
In 2011, he delivered an unforgettable performance against Bangladesh, smashing an impressive 185 runs in an ODI.
The following year, he emerged as the Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup, amassing a remarkable 249 runs, the highest by any player in the tournament, along with 11 wickets, the second-highest tally.
Watson's time in the Indian Premier League was equally impressive, winning the title with the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition and later leading the Chennai Super Kings to victory in 2018 with a stunning 117 off just 57 balls in the final.

Despite possessing an athletic physique that could grace the cover of any magazine, Watson struggled with a body prone to frequent injuries.
His career was marred by back stress fractures, hamstring strains, calf problems, hip complaints, and various other setbacks.
However, Watson's undying determination led him to alter his training regimen and make significant personal sacrifices, including giving up alcohol.
These efforts paid off remarkably when he was chosen as a Test opener for Australia in the midst of the Ashes series in 2009.
Watson displayed his talent and resilience, scoring two scores in the 90s and an 89 before securing his maiden Test century against Pakistan at the iconic MCG.
This successful run as a Test opener earned Watson back-to-back Allan Border Medals, a prestigious award in Australian cricket.
Nonetheless, injuries continued to plague his career, resulting in him frequently shifting positions in the batting order.

Watson's leadership abilities were also recognized when he captained the Australian Test team in a three-day loss against India in Delhi in 2013 as a stand-in for the injured Michael Clarke.
Although his tenure as captain was short-lived, lasting just one match, Watson's dedication remained unwavering.
He relinquished the vice-captaincy and continued to represent Australia for another two years before being dropped during the 2015 Ashes series.
Subsequently, he announced his retirement from Test cricket.

In 2016, after the T20 World Cup, Watson decided to retire from all forms of international cricket.
Throughout his career, Watson's contributions were undeniable, leaving an indelible legacy as a fierce competitor and one of Australia's most celebrated all-rounders.
His impressive statistics and achievements stand as a testament to his talent and unwavering commitment to the sport.

Batting Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	6s	4s
T20	207	207	18	5678	122	27.43	4091	138.79	8	29	307	536
T10	15	15	4	460	75	30.67	256	179.69	0	4	28	45
ODI	26	26	9	863	136	33.19	848	101.77	2	5	27	87
T20I	20	20	3	515	81	25.75	357	144.26	0	5	30	39
FC	6	6	1	220	103	36.67	292	75.34	1	1	5	27