SHANE WATSON

Shane Watson – profile, career and stats

Shane Watson is a former Australian all-rounder who occasionally captained the side throughout his career.

Shane Watson started his career during the golden era of Australia and was the last from that era to retire.

His career spanned almost 14 years and during those years, Shane Watson was part of two ICC Cricket World Cup wins (2007 and 2015) and two ICC Champions Trophy wins in 2006 and 2009. In both of the finals, he was the one to strike the winning shots. He was also awarded Player of the Match in both of the finals.

Throughout his career, Watson received many accolades including the Allan Border Medal in 2010 and 2011 and he was named in ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

During the 2016 T20 World Cup in India, Shane Watson announced that Australia’s last game of the tournament would be the last time he plays an international game. Unfortunately, Australia failed to get into the semi-finals of the event as they lost their last group game against India.

What is the full name of Shane Watson?

Shane Robert Watson.

When and where was Shane Watson born?

June 17, 1981, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

Who is the wife of Shane Watson?

Lee Furlong.

What is the nickname of Shane Watson?

Watto.

Who is the cricket idol of Shane Watson?

Steve Waugh and Mark Waugh.

Who is an idol of Shane Watson outside cricket?

Lance Armstrong

When did Shane Watson play his first Test?

Shane Watson played his first Test against Pakistan in 2005.

When did Shane Watson play his last Test?

Shane Watson played his last Test against England in 2015.

How many Tests did Shane Watson play?

59.

How many runs did Shane Watson score in Test cricket?

Shane Watson scored 3,731 in his Test career at an average of 35.19 with four centuries and 24 fifties.

How many wickets did Shane Watson take in Test cricket?

Shane Watson took 75 wickets at an average of 33.68 with three five-wicket hauls in his Test career.

When did Shane Watson play his first ODI?

Shane Watson played his first ODI in 2002 against South Africa.

When did Shane Watson play his last ODI?

Shane Watson played his last ODI in 2015 against England.

How many ODIs did Shane Watson play?

190.

How many runs did Shane Watson score in ODI cricket?

Shane Watson scored 5,757 in his ODI career at an average of 40.54 with nine centuries and 33 fifties.

How many wickets did Shane Watson take in ODI cricket?

Shane Watson took 168 wickets at an average of 31.79. 

When did Shane Watson play his first T20I?

Shane Watson played his first T20I against South Africa in 2006.

When did Shane Watson play his last T20I?

Shane Watson played his last T20I against India in 2016.

How many T20Is did Shane Watson play?

58.                                                                                                      

How many runs did Shane Watson score in T20I cricket?

Shane Watson scored 1,462 runs in his T20I career at an average of 29.24 with one century and 10 fifties.

How many wickets did Shane Watson take in T20I cricket?

Shane Watson took 48 wickets in his T20I career at an average of 24.72.

Who is the favourite T20 batter of Shane Watson?

Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Andre Russell, and David Warner.

Which Indian city is the favourite of Shane Watson?

Jaipur.

Who is the favourite singer of Shane Watson?

Keith Urban.

Which cricket ground is the favourite of Shane Watson?

Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Which shot is a favourite of Shane Watson to play?

Pool shot.

Which bowl is a favourite of Shane Watson to bowl?

Bouncer.

If Shane Watson hadn’t been a cricketer what would he have become?

A rockstar.