Biography: Shane Watson

Shane Robert Watson, the mighty Australian all-rounder was born on 17^th June 1981 in Ipswich, Queensland. He is one of the most talented all-rounders Australia had ever had. This Right Handed batsman opens the batting for Australia generally.

Watson started his cricketing career playing for Tasmanian Tigers opting out of Queensland but later returned to the home team after his immense performance in the International cricket. He made his Debut in ODI cricket against South Africa at Centurion on March 2002, while his Test debut took some time but the chance came on 2^nd January 2005 against Pakistan at Sydney.

Since Shane Watson marked his coming in the international cricket he has been an important part of the Australian cricket team. His consistent performance has led to many victories for Australia and his ability with both bat and ball has been a vital factor. He has kept himself out of any controversy and has been a decent payer focused on his game.

He is also a part of the 15 member Australian squad for the cricket World Cup 2011 and also a vital player from Australian perspective. His recent form has been tremendous and recently played his career best innings score a unbeaten 161 for Australia chasing a huge target of 294 against the England. His form will be vital for Australia in their campaign for the World Cup 2011.

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Australia announce final 15 men squad for cricket World Cup 2011

 Australia has named their final squad for the cricket World Cup happening in the subcontinent. There are a couple of surprises waiting for the players as well as the spectators. Peter Siddle and Xavier Doherty while both had proved themselves tough contenders for the spot in the final 15 but have been left out of the squad of the cricket World Cup.

While Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey both the top Aussie players who are to be playing are currently suffering from injuries which could be a cause of worry for them. Australia won’t be risking their players injury during the cricket World Cup neither can they afford any more injuries to their current squad. Australia also have named the pace combo Lee and Tait in the squad which may be an element of doubt as Tait hasn’t been in top of his form for a couple of months and will also be returning from injuries. That now makes that their squad is facing injury issues while some facing form issues and some are still recovering from their injuries.

Australia though have lost their top position in the tests to India long back but they still are way ahead of any other team in the limited overs cricket. The rest of the squad is placed as expected. Australia still remains the top contenders but they will still have to watch out to keep their players safe from injuries. This cricket World Cup is having lot of hype about let’s hope it proves to be that exciting and thrilling.

Australia squad Shane Watson, Brad Haddin (wk), Ricky Ponting (capt), Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, David Hussey, Cameron White, Tim Paine (wk), Steven Smith, John Hastings, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Hauritz, Brett Lee, Shaun Tait, Doug Bollinger.

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