Shane Watson

Shane Watson will line up for Sutherland in a one-day game on Saturday Australia Coach Mickey Arthur on Wednesday said that injury-prone all-rounder Shane Watson could make a comeback during the ongoing Commonwealth Bank Series if his return in Sydney club cricket this weekend goes well 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...Read Full Story

As you well know by now, I have spies everywhere … and Twatto’s publisher is no different. My little gnome in there has managed to squirrel me out a sneak preview of the the new book: Here is a selection of pages: All pictures © Thomas Meehan 2011Read Full Story

Shane Watson was a cricketer whose career was going no where thanks to bulky body he had which kept him in rehabilation more than on cricket field but suddenly, he was given a chance during Ashes 2009 as opener and he grabbed his opportunity with both hands. Since then, for two years, Watson continued to do the job, was named vice captain and even struck the highest score by a batsman in one day cricket chasing a target but now, he may have to drop down the order as his bat isn't doing the...Read Full Story

Mfarhanonline Sports News DHAKA: Australia opener Shane Watson hit a world record 15 sixes in his innings of 185 not out in the second one-day international against Bangladesh here on Monday. The previous record of 12 sixes was set by West Indian Xavier Marshall against Canada in 2008. Share and Enjoy:Read Full Story

So you girls are saying, if a batsman is out of his crease ... Find a better opening batsman. He's not bad, but irreplaceble? Nope. Remind him that, strictly speaking, to be an all-rounder you need to be able to bat and bowl. And knowing what the stumps are for couldn't hurt, either. Pay Pup to kneecap him. In fact, if you smile sweetly enough, Pup will probably do it for free. He's been gagging to have a go for a while now. For the price of a beer, Katto might even help. Willingly risk the...Read Full Story

Shane Watson leads Australia Win fairy godmother speaking | Shane Watson admits Australia ODIs live “Shane, Shane … this is your fairy godmother speaking. You will wake up tomorrow and you will say to yourself I am sick of Australia being England’s bunny. Shane Watson admits Australia have been well and truly second best during the Ashes and believes England are ready to challenge Indias status as the top team in Test cricket. This victory will not only boost the lost confidence of. a...Read Full Story

It was large, it was round It was environmentally sound because it didn't move very fast. It moseyed over without hope as the ball flew to the rope We figured it may as well park on the grass. If it discovered a touch more speed The jeering and whistling we wouldn't need We might give it some respect at last. But it preferred to stay in its pose while its owner did, like a bimbo, doze so now I must mock you, Shane Watson's arse.Read Full Story

This is particularly surprising because teams, no matter how dire the situation, are not known to come out in public and admit defeat. But Shane Watson is perhaps reflecting the current mood in the Australian camp. Shane Watson played a fighting half century but in vain as Australia are struggling to save face in the Ashes at home in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, Watson himself gave up the fight at the end of the day. Speaking on reporters at stumps on the third...Read Full Story

Injured Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has not given up hope of playing some part in the Test series against India and is aiming to be fit for the third match in Perth, starting on January 13.Read Full Story

Uncertain to play in the ongoing Test against India, injured Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is not quite sure where he would fit in the team after coming back considering the impressive debut by Ed Cowan in the opening slot.Read Full Story