Shane Watson was the Australian stand-in captain and did he just play one of the best innings on his life right in front of the people he knows the best. Watson, who belongs to Sydney has played much of his cricket, on the same ground and now he was standing in the middle of it with his hands open and bat waving to the crowd after he hit his maiden T20 hundred.
This inning was very important for Watson. Australian T20 squad for Word T20 in under discussion and now Watson will be a strong contender to make it to the list of players travelling to India for World T20. The second big thing is the IPL s the auction for the 8th edition is round the corner Watson now will also make a huge impact there as well.
Watson inning was a special one. He smoked 6 sixes and all of them, we some monsters. Starting with, Nehra whom Watson pulled down the leg side for a flat hit. Later all the fun was against the spinners. Ashwin was belted for two. Watson first hit him over long-on and later heaved Ashwin straight over his head and across the sight screen.
Jadeja bowled a couple of full tosses and both times Watson dispatched him into the stands long and deep on the leg side. This was Watson special which the SCG crowd enjoyed immensely. Australia was not able to finish off the game in their desired manner, but it was a special night for Watson.
