Would've been dropped by now in other teams: Watson
5 years, 8 months ago

Would've been dropped by now in other teams: Watson

The Quint  

Chennai, April 24 After helping Chennai Super Kings return to winning ways by smashing a brilliant 96-run knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad, opener Shane Watson admitted that he was due for runs and added that he was grateful to skipper M.S. Watson, who has not had a good outing so far in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League, returned to his own and guided CSK to a convincing six-wicket win against SRH at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Tuesday. Chasing 176, CSK rode on a 53-ball knock from Watson to once again move to the top of the points table and almost seal their position in the playoffs. Watson heaped praises on the SRH pacer and said, "He is an incredibly skilful bowler as he swings it both ways."

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Shane Watson wants Prithvi Shaw to make a comeback: A precocious talent
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1 month ago

Shane Watson wants Prithvi Shaw to make a comeback: A precocious talent

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson joined former England captain Kevin Pietersen in lauding the resilience of Indian batter Prithvi Shaw, emphasising his immense talent and potential for a strong comeback. I completely agree @KP24 Prithvi is such a precocious talent and these are all that is required for him to turn things around and be one of Indian Cricket’s biggest …

Need to execute our skills with bat for longer periods of time: Shane Watson
1 year, 7 months ago

Need to execute our skills with bat for longer periods of time: Shane Watson

The Hindu  

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson feels that not executing skills with the bat for a consistent period of time has been team’s bane this season, resulting in seven defeats out of 11 Indian Premier League games so far. Speaking about the game, Watson said: “We have to find a way to execute our skills with the bat for a …

'It was Kohli's chance to win IPL as captain. Bowling that one bad over shattered me': Ex-Australia star on 2016 final
2 years, 7 months ago

'It was Kohli's chance to win IPL as captain. Bowling that one bad over shattered me': Ex-Australia star on 2016 final

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli will surely go down as an IPL great, but one that never won the trophy as captain. Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in IPL 2016 but RCB lost in the final. Almost six years after that night at the Chinnaswamy, Watson recalled the IPL 2016 final and admitted that bowling the last over left him 'shattered'. Watch: David …

'I still get nightmares': AB de Villiers reacts to Pakistan speedster's 'most ferocious delivery' on Australian soil
2 years, 8 months ago

'I still get nightmares': AB de Villiers reacts to Pakistan speedster's 'most ferocious delivery' on Australian soil

Hindustan Times  

Shane Watson bore the brunt of Pakistan pacemen on multiple occasions. Above all, Watson was up against the blistering pace of Shoaib Akhtar, who bowled a ferocious delivery that had enough pace to mystify any batter in world cricket. "On the day Shoaib Akhtar became the first bowler to break the 100mph barrier 20 years ago, we dug into the …

'I saw him kick his bag. Just a tiny bit': Watson recalls the 'only time' he saw MS Dhoni being angry as CSK captain
2 years, 8 months ago

'I saw him kick his bag. Just a tiny bit': Watson recalls the 'only time' he saw MS Dhoni being angry as CSK captain

Hindustan Times  

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the greatest captains in the sport. Even as he stepped down from the leadership role ahead of the current edition of IPL, Dhoni's on-field decision-making continues to benefit the Super Kings. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson, who shared the dressing room with Dhoni during the former's stint at Chennai Super Kings …

‘He's talented but not worth the salary’: Watson on MI's ‘shocking auction’
2 years, 8 months ago

‘He's talented but not worth the salary’: Watson on MI's ‘shocking auction’

Hindustan Times  

Former Chennai Super Kings star and Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has slammed Mumbai Indians' strategy at the mega auction in February before the start of the 2022 Indian Premier League, calling it "shocking" for investing in highly talented youngster Ishan Kishan and England's T20 bowling superstar Jofra Archer. Watson's criticism came amid their horror start to IPL 2022 season where …

IPL 2020 | Virat Kohli bids farewell to Shane Watson as he quits all forms of cricket
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | Virat Kohli bids farewell to Shane Watson as he quits all forms of cricket

India TV News  

Shane Watson announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday. The former Australian all-rounder, who had already retired from international cricket in 2016, continued to play in the shortest format of the game and most-recently appeared for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2020. As Watson decided to hang up his boots from all forms of cricket, …

IPL 2020 | To our beloved Watto Man: CSK share heartwarming video to pay tribute to Shane Watson
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | To our beloved Watto Man: CSK share heartwarming video to pay tribute to Shane Watson

India TV News  

Shane Watson drew curtains on his illustrious career on Wednesday after he officially announced his decision to retire from professional cricket. Watson's final expedition turned out to be a forgetful one as his side -- Chennai Super Kings -- surprisingly finished seventh in the thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League. CSK's convincing nine-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab was …

Shane Watson announces retirement from all forms of cricket
4 years, 2 months ago

Shane Watson announces retirement from all forms of cricket

India TV News  

Former Australia all-rounder and Chennai Super Kings star Shane Watson has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Watson confirmed that the game between CSK and Kolkata Knight Riders on October 29 was his last expedition at senior level. And now as I officially announce my retirement from all cricket, I feel crazily lucky to have lived out my …

Shane Watson walks away after glorious CSK chapter
4 years, 2 months ago

Shane Watson walks away after glorious CSK chapter

The Hindu  

For Chennai Super Kings, Shane Watson brought with him aggression and a sense of occasion. Now onto the next exciting one.#thankyouhttps://t.co/Og8aiBcWpE — Shane Watson November 3, 2020 Read: He began his career as a tearaway who hustled the batsmen by making them smell leather with short stuff and inflicted pain on them with toe crushers delivered in excess of 145 …

IPL 2020: Bowlers tighten screw on CSK in death overs after Tripathi shines with 81 in KKR's win
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: Bowlers tighten screw on CSK in death overs after Tripathi shines with 81 in KKR's win

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders are back in the business as they defeated the mighty Chennai Super Kings in Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Wednesday. Defending a par total of 168 and looking down and out at halfway stage of the game with Shane Watson and Ambati Rayudu taking the game away, KKR turned the tide in the closing stages after …

IPL 2020: Shane Watson a case study of CSK’s belief in its players
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: Shane Watson a case study of CSK’s belief in its players

Hindustan Times  

Despite the experience of only one List A match under his belt, Kings XI Punjab’s left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar, 25, was brought on to play his first IPL match this season on Sunday, primarily as a match-up to Chennai Super Kings opener Shane Watson. CSK’s triumph and Watson’s return-to-form was a case study in how T20 matches could still be …

IPL 2020, KXIP vs CSK: Watson, du Plessis lead CSK's comeback win- in pictures
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020, KXIP vs CSK: Watson, du Plessis lead CSK's comeback win- in pictures

The Hindu  

Sharing the Trade | Is MS passing on some of the Leader-Keeper powers to his protege, KL Rahul? Thakur's double-strike | Shardul Thakur's fine spell at the death had him remove a well-set Nicholas Pooran and KL Rahul to restrict the Punjab innings to 178. D-Day in Dubai | Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis set out for the chase …

IPL 2020 | Sachin Tendulkar praises Watson, du Plessis on leading CSK to 10-wicket win over KXIP
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020 | Sachin Tendulkar praises Watson, du Plessis on leading CSK to 10-wicket win over KXIP

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings on Sunday relished a much-needed victory after three defeats in a row, overhauling a 179-run target with remarkable ease. Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis ensured that there was no close finish this time, reducing the match to a 'no-contest' with their authoritative batting. Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on a duo as it guided …

Shane Watson's Twitter prediction of 'perfect game coming up for CSK' ahead of clash against KXIP goes viral
4 years, 3 months ago

Shane Watson's Twitter prediction of 'perfect game coming up for CSK' ahead of clash against KXIP goes viral

India Today  

On Sunday, October 4, 3-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings made a comeback to their sublime form in the Indian Premier League and announced their dominance yet again in the tournament as they crushed Kings XI Punjab with a 10-wicket victory over them. The journey to this win wasn’t easy as CSK lost the last three consecutive games in IPL …

IPL 2020: Watson and Du Plessis guide CSK to emphatic 10-wicket win over KXIP
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: Watson and Du Plessis guide CSK to emphatic 10-wicket win over KXIP

India TV News  

Chennai Super Kings have finally left the blues of their IPL 2020 season behind with a marauding 10-wicket win over a hapless Kings XI Punjab who saw CSK openers Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis hammer all around the park at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The toothless bowling attack of the KXIP was exposed on the night with …

Two old guys doing what we love: MS Dhoni, Shane Watson go ballistic in nets at 'ripe old age of 39'
4 years, 3 months ago

Two old guys doing what we love: MS Dhoni, Shane Watson go ballistic in nets at 'ripe old age of 39'

India TV News  

Age is just a number. Captioning it, "Class act from the timeless beauties," CSK shared a glimpse of MS Dhoni and Shane Watson going ballistic in the practice nets in Dubai as the franchise gears up for the impending 13th season of the Indian Premier League. Watson later shared the video on his Twitter account and wrote, "At the ripe …

IPL 2020 | 'I may have been dropped in any other team last year': Shane Watson hails CSK for backing him
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020 | 'I may have been dropped in any other team last year': Shane Watson hails CSK for backing him

India TV News  

The experience and quality of Chennai Super Kings' battle-hardened players should see the team through in the upcoming IPL despite a turbulent build-up caused by 13 COVID-19 cases in the contingent, feels veteran all-rounder Shane Watson. "Having an experienced team means your players have more understanding of being able to get their skills to execute under pressure from game one," …

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni told me it’s CSK, that’s what we do: Shane Watson recalls match against Mumbai Indians in 2018
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: MS Dhoni told me it’s CSK, that’s what we do: Shane Watson recalls match against Mumbai Indians in 2018

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Super Kings may be grabbing the headlines for not exactly the ideal reasons of late but its players continue to remain positive and back the franchise during hard times. Former Australia Shane Watson, who has been part of the Indian Premier league since its inception in 2008, said he has enjoyed his time while representing Rajasthan Royals but when …

IPL Recap: When Mumbai edged CSK to clinch fourth title
4 years, 8 months ago

IPL Recap: When Mumbai edged CSK to clinch fourth title

The Hindu  

Mumbai Indians beat the Chennai Super Kings by one run in a thrilling finish to clinch its fourth IPL title. It was a heartbreaking loss for Super Kings, especially Shane Watson, who had resurrected the 150-run chase with a counterattacking 80 off just 59 balls including eight fours and four sixes. READ: With nine to defend off six deliveries, Lasith …

Shane Watson hails Kohli's captaincy, India's team depth
5 years, 2 months ago

Shane Watson hails Kohli's captaincy, India's team depth

The Hindu  

Explosive on the arena, Shane Watson is charming off it. Dhoni should call it quits from the international stage, Watson replied the answer lay with his “cool, calm, and incredible” CSK captain only. He is still very fast between wickets, moves well, has beautiful hands.” READ | Only Dhoni knows what lies ahead, says CSK teammate Watson Talking about Virat …

Watson: Smith has a point to prove, he will be relentless
5 years, 4 months ago

Watson: Smith has a point to prove, he will be relentless

The Hindu  

Among the lasting images of the Indian Premier League season this year was that of Shane Watson leading the Chennai Super Kings run chase against Mumbai Indians in the final with a knee soaked in blood. It’s an incredible thing that TNCA has taken up and they will reap the benefits of this in the next 5-10 years, like Indian …

Shane Watson: 'Chennai Super Kings is a slick operation'
5 years, 4 months ago

Shane Watson: 'Chennai Super Kings is a slick operation'

The Hindu  

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson called Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming the best captain-coach combination in the world. Dhoni leads the highly successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Watson plays, with Fleming as head coach. “Everything came down to the leaders, with how N Srinivasan, how he allows the team to be run by the franchise; with …

IPL 2019: Shane Watson touched by CSK fans' support, says keen on coming back next year
5 years, 7 months ago

IPL 2019: Shane Watson touched by CSK fans' support, says keen on coming back next year

India Today  

Not many noticed the knee injury Shane Watson was carrying during the Indian Premier League 2019 final between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, but the former Australia batsman dominated the narrative once teammate Harbhajan Singh posted a photo of Watson's bloodied knee right after the final. Watson, who had hit a match-winning hundred in IPL 2018 final, came up …

Watto's knee cap is our cup: CSK salute Watson who battled bloodied leg in IPL final
5 years, 7 months ago

Watto's knee cap is our cup: CSK salute Watson who battled bloodied leg in IPL final

India Today  

Chennai Super Kings are in awe of Shane Watson's dedication after the seasoned opener battled a knee injury during his valiant knock that gave Mumbai Indians a huge scare in the Indian Premier League final in Hyderabad on Sunday. Watson was dropped thrice during the course of his knock in the IPL 2019 final but he made use of the …

IPL Final, MI vs CSK: Watson batted through bleeding knee, got six stitches after, says Harbhajan Singh
5 years, 7 months ago

IPL Final, MI vs CSK: Watson batted through bleeding knee, got six stitches after, says Harbhajan Singh

The Hindu  

Harbhajan Singh, on Monday, revealed on Instagram that his Chennai Super Kings teammate Shane Watson batted through a bleeding knee in the IPL final against Mumbai Indians. Chennai Super Kings restricted Mumbai Indians to a score of 149 on Sunday but despite a strong and promising start, the side failed to chase the total down. Watson, who had scored a …

Harbhajan Singh reveals how Shane Watson batted through bloodied leg in IPL 2019 final
5 years, 7 months ago

Harbhajan Singh reveals how Shane Watson batted through bloodied leg in IPL 2019 final

India Today  

Chennai Super Kings off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Monday revealed how Shane Watson batted through the pain barrier during the IPL 2019 final against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad. According to Harbhajan, the Chennai Super Kings opener received six stitches on his left leg after Watson dived to save his wicket during his knock. Harbhajan Singh revealed Shane Watson's injury on his …

IPL MI vs CSK IPL 2019 Final: Shane Watson gets three reprieves, but remains CSK's final special package
5 years, 7 months ago

IPL MI vs CSK IPL 2019 Final: Shane Watson gets three reprieves, but remains CSK's final special package

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings opener Shane Watson struck form a tad late in IPL 2019. In the 17th over, Jasprit Bumrah had lined up Watson with a bouncer; he got a top-edge and Chahar ran in from deep backward square leg to take the catch, but he popped it out. READ| Dhoni becomes most successful wicketkeeper in IPL history From a …

IPL Qualifier 2: Playing with Dhoni has been an honour, says Shane Watson
5 years, 7 months ago

IPL Qualifier 2: Playing with Dhoni has been an honour, says Shane Watson

The Hindu  

Chennai Super Kings, on Friday, beat the Delhi Capitals by six wickets to make it to its eighth Indian Premier League final where it will lock horns with the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. READ| The bowlers deserve credit for where we are this season, says Dhoni Fifties from openers Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson spearhead CSK's run chase. It's …

The boys just wanted to test our hearts: Harbhajan Singh jokes after another last-ball win for CSK
5 years, 8 months ago

The boys just wanted to test our hearts: Harbhajan Singh jokes after another last-ball win for CSK

India Today  

Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by by 6 wickets to regain the top spot in the Indian Premier League points table and take another step in securing their place in this season play-offs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Shane Watson roared back to form with a 96 off 53 balls, bringing back memories of last …

IPL 2019, CSK v SRH: Australia will be lucky to have Warner in World Cup, says Shane Watson
5 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2019, CSK v SRH: Australia will be lucky to have Warner in World Cup, says Shane Watson

The Hindu  

Four years ago, when Australia beat New Zealand in Melbourne to lift its fifth World Cup, Shane Watson was at the non-striker’s end as Steve Smith pulled a Matt Henry delivery to get the winning runs. The former Australia international feels the return of ‘world-class’ player Warner will augur well for Australia in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup starting …

IPL 2019: I was due, says Shane Watson after classy 96 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
5 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2019: I was due, says Shane Watson after classy 96 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

India Today  

Shane Watson had scored 147 runs from 10 matches for Chennai Super Kings in the 2019 Indian Premier League before the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chepauk on Tuesday. This year, he was due for some runs and Shane Watson said as much when he collected the man-of-the-match award after a 6-wicket win over SRH helped CSK move back …

IPL 2019: Shane Watson in heated war of words with Ishant and Rabada
5 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2019: Shane Watson in heated war of words with Ishant and Rabada

India Today  

Shane Watson loves getting fired up and the same was at display once again during Chennai Super Kings' Indian Premier League 2019 match against the Delhi Capitals at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Tuesday. Watson was having a heated chat with two of DC's pacers Ishant Sharma and Kagiso Rabada early in his innings. DC vs CSK, IPL …

Lost at Feroz Shah Kotla: Shane Watson hits a six and bye bye ball
5 years, 9 months ago

Lost at Feroz Shah Kotla: Shane Watson hits a six and bye bye ball

India Today  

Delhi Capitals faced Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Tuesday. But in the seventh over of the CSK innings, Shane Watson hit a massive six of Amit Mishra so much so the ball got lost in the crowd at the Kotla. Mishra had the last laugh as Watson tried to …

Watson Excited to Play Under 'Great' MS Dhoni in IPL 2018
6 years, 10 months ago

Watson Excited to Play Under 'Great' MS Dhoni in IPL 2018

India TV News  

Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson expressed his excitement at the prospect of playing for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Watson, who previously played for Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, said he will be a little strange initially as CSK was one of his team's biggest rivals. However, he is motivated to play for the team …

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