Shane Watson

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Australian all-rounder Shane Watson quits competitive cricket after CSK's exit

The 39-year-old retired from international cricket in 2016 and bid adieu to the Australian Big Bash league last year.

03 Nov 2020 3:17 PM

Watson (83 off 53 balls) hit his first half-century of the season and together with Du Plessis, who smashed 87 of 53 balls, led Chennai past Punjab’s 178 for four. (Photo | PTI)

Chennai post a 10-wicket win with openers Shane Watson, Faf Du Plessis scoring big against KXIP

The partnership was Chennai’s best opening stand in the Twenty20 tournament as the MS Dhoni-led team bounced back after three losses.

05 Oct 2020 12:35 AM

Australian cricketer Shane Watson plays a shot as West Indies wicketkeeper Carlton Baugh looks at the Kensington Oval stadium in Bridgetown. AFP Photo

Outcomes in my Test career didn't match the skill I had: Shane Watson

His mental aspect of the game was not right in the longest format and that prevented him from not being able to bat for long periods

28 Apr 2020 1:33 PM

Quetta Gladiators' Shane Watson plays a shot during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20 match against Karachi Kings at the National Stadium in Karachi on Sunday. AFP Photo

Pakistan Super League final postponed amid virus outbreak

Most of the foreign players figuring in the tournament left although the semifinals and final were advanced by four days

17 Mar 2020 1:57 PM

After being appointed as the President of Australian Cricketers Association (ACA), former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said that he is honoured to be elected at the post and it would give him an opportunity to continue to give back to the game. (Photo:Twitter)

Honoured to be elected as President of ACA, says Shane Watson

He was appointed as the head of the association during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sydney.

12 Nov 2019 9:44 AM

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has been appointed as the President of Australian Cricketers Association (ACA). (Photo:AFP)

Shane Watson appointed ACA President

He was appointed as the head of the association during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sydney.

12 Nov 2019 8:56 AM

India will now face South Africa in the third Test from October 19. (Photo: PTI)

'Virat Kohli has done a great job', says Shane Watson

India defeated South Africa by 137 runs and an innings in the second Test match on Sunday.

15 Oct 2019 2:37 PM

Shane Watson strikes a pose during his whirlwind trip to Kanyakumari.

WATTO power lights up TNPL

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is blown away by the quality of the tamil nadu premier league.

21 Aug 2019 12:51 AM

Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads the highly-successful IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings, for whom Shane Watson plays, with Stephen Fleming being the head coach. (Photo: Twitter)

'MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming best captain-coach combination in world': Shane Watson

Watson smashed a 57-ball 117 not out to help Chennai Super Kings win the IPL final in 2018.

15 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Shane Watson ‘shed blood’ for Chennai during IPL final

Watson smashed 80 off 59 deliveries only to see his team lose by one run.

15 May 2019 1:18 AM

Harbhajan posted a Watson picture on his Instagram page, revealing the blood stains on his left knee as he struck one hard. (Photo: Chennai Super Kings/Twitter)

Harbhajan reveals Watson batted with bleeding knee in IPL final

While his blood-stained lower was missed by the TV crew, Harbhajan revealed that the Australian required six stitches after the game

14 May 2019 12:40 PM

Chennai Super Kings are in for an overhaul.

Yellow Submarine set to be rebuilt: Stephen Fleming

The New Zealander said plans for next year will start as soon as ‘Thala’ MS Dhoni returns from the World Cup beginning this month-end.

14 May 2019 1:38 AM

Watson, whose lack of runs was a concern before Qualifier 2, admitted that he was nervous in the beginning. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Watson thanked me for scoring quickly at the beginning', says Du Plessis

Chasing a modest target of 148, Du Plessis and Watson stitched 81 runs in 10.2 overs.

11 May 2019 2:29 PM

Chennai Super Kings celebrate a Delhi Capitals wicket during the IPL Qualifier 2. (Photo: Murali Krishna)

IPL 2019: Daddies Cool!

CSK will play Mumbai Indians in the final of the ongoing IPL in Hyderabad on Sunday.

11 May 2019 2:05 AM

Watson scored a record 1024 runs for Thunder and included a century at the Gabba last season. (Photo: BCCI)

Watson retires from Big Bash League

Watson who captained BBL side Sydney Thunder for the past three seasons, had retired from international cricket in 2016.

26 Apr 2019 1:44 PM

With this win, Chennai Super Kings once again reached the pole position in the IPL league standings with 16 points. (Photo: PTI)

'The back is holding up and it's not getting worse': Dhoni hopes to recover before WC

Dhoni had many reasons to smile as CSK defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday by six wickets at Chennai in the ongoing edition of IPL.

24 Apr 2019 9:18 AM

Shane Watson hits a shot in the game against SRH. (Photo: EK Sanjay)

IPL 2019: Shane Wattson!

The Chennai pitch which has been under the scanner for its slow nature looked a lot better than the ones used for the previous games.

24 Apr 2019 6:15 AM

It is well-known that India's two-time World Cup winning skipper is comfortable around kids and his videos with daughter Ziva Dhoni often go viral. (Photo: PTI)

Watch Dhoni runs with Tahir's, Watson's son

Dhoni was in a playful mood after his team Chennai Super Kings' convincing win over Kings XI Punjab.

07 Apr 2019 12:13 PM

Jamtha a good hunting ground for India against Aussies

India first played the Aussies on October 28, 2009, which was co-incidentally the first match at the VCA Stadium.

04 Mar 2019 5:43 PM

IPL-11 lesson: Fitness counts most, not age

A successful IPL season capped the efforts of Indian cricket to clean up its stables.

29 May 2018 12:30 AM

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