Watson’s decision to become a specialist batsman could undo everything he has worked for in his entire career
Injury-plagued Australian all-rounder Shane Watson could lose his spot on the Test team if he decides to quit bowling in order to prolong his international career, according to Cricket Australia high performance manager Pat Howard.
Watson is hoping to see an increase in his number of overs
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson believes that captain Michael Clarke should be allowing him to bowl more overs, especially after the performances he had with the ball during the three-Test series against South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Lillee believes running in the answer to Australia’s injury woes
Australia pace bowling great Dennis Lillee has questioned whether the current pace attack are truly committed to helping the country become the top ranked team across all three formats.
Watson is not willing to become a specialist batsman
Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has announced that he is ready to fire on all cylinders and do everything necessary to take his country to the top of the rankings across all three formats.
Hughes believes cracks will start becoming exposed if Clarke does not step down as a selector
Former Australia Test captain Kim Hughes has warned batsman Michael Clarke that if he does not resign as a Test selector, then confrontations with his team-mates are likely to occur in the future.
Popov sees no reason as to why Watson should be forced to give up bowling or playing in ODIs
Victor Popov, who is one of the best physiotherapists in cricket today, has announced that Australia all-rounder Shane Watson’s calf injury prior to the start of the Test series against South Africa was caused by his poor running technique instead of speculation that he was being overworked.
Clarke stated that his relationship with Watson is still alive and well
Australia Test captain Michael Clarke has denied rumours and speculation that he was involved in a heated confrontation with all-rounder Shane Watson prior to the start of the second Test against South Africa at Adelaide.
Both Pascoe and Thompson are concerned about Watson’s future
Having started Australia’s Test summer off with yet another injury, all-rounder Shane Watson has been advised by former legends to consider giving up ODI cricket in order to limit his workload and ease the strain on his body.
Chappell feels that Watson is currently the best all-rounder in the Australian side
Legendary Australia batsman Ian Chappell has announced that all-rounder Shane Watson must be included in the national team for future series as he will play a key role as to whether they succeed or not.
Watson is hoping that he will not have to trade in his all-rounder status to become a batting specialist
Australia’s Shane Watson has announced that he hopes to play his usual all-rounder role during the final Test against South Africa at Perth after much speculation that he would not be bowling any more in order to cut down on his workload and chances of sustaining another injury.
