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'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

'Shaw was disappointing this season but should be dominating world cricket'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson said the incredibly talented Prithvi Shaw has been inconsistent and has been disappointing this season.

Clarke reveals he said 'Watson part of group that are like a tumour'

Clarke reveals he said 'Watson part of group that are like a tumour'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In a televised interview, the former Australian captain also spoke of his dressing room bust-up with Simon Katich among other controversial topics

Admit in public you messed up, Watson urges Woods

Admit in public you messed up, Watson urges Woods

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Tiger Woods needs to show some humility and appear in public to admit he "messed up" by cheating on his wife, eight times major winner Tom Watson said on Wednesday. The world number one has taken an indefinite break from the sport after admitting in December on his website that he had been unfaithful to his wife.

Watson forced to leave nets practice after being hit by bouncer

Watson forced to leave nets practice after being hit by bouncer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was forced to cut short his training session in the Melbourne Cricket Ground nets after being hit on the helmet by a bouncer on Tuesday, three days before the start of the third Test against India.

Watson has taken the game to the next level: Klusener

Watson has taken the game to the next level: Klusener

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Former South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener says Shane Watson of Australia is the best in the business when it comes to performing with both bat and ball at the moment.

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A well-informed source close to Shaheen said that the bowler was upset that not even once the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi or the national selectors have spoken to him about their future plans as far as the captaincy or appointment of coaches is concerned.

Watson boost for Royals, Lee for KKR

Watson boost for Royals, Lee for KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

After guiding Australia to a 3-0 whitewash over Bangladesh, Shane Watson and Brett Lee will be in action for Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively when the teams clash in the IPL on Friday.

Royals retain five, including Watson, Rahane, Faulkner

Royals retain five, including Watson, Rahane, Faulkner

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

As expected, Rajasthan Royals retained the services of Shane Watson, Ajinkya Rahane, James Faulkner, Stuart Binny and Sanju Samson ahead of the 2014 auction for the Indian Premier League's seventh season.

Watson stars in Rajasthan Royals' win

Watson stars in Rajasthan Royals' win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

A belligerent 76 not out by Shane Watson helped Rajasthan Royals score their first win in the Indian Premier League match in Jaipur on Monday night.

I am not competing with Watson for allrounder's spot: Binny

I am not competing with Watson for allrounder's spot: Binny

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Stuart Binny said he is not vying for the all-rounder's spot in the IPL team with Shane Watson and added that it will be the Australian veteran who will be in competition with other foreign players. "I don't think it is between me and Wato (Watson). He falls under foreign category. He will be vying with foreign players. I am not worried whether I will get into the playing XI from the very first match. My role is to get as much as practice right now," he told reporters after a practice match played under lights at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Asked what he expects from his RCB team mates Chris Gayle and A B De Villiers, Binny said he is eager to share the dressing room with Gayle and De Villiers, having spent some time with Watson at Rajasthan Royals. "I have played with Wato for five IPL seasons. So, I know exactly how Wato plays this brand of cricket, and the boldness he has when he comes out to play his cricket," he said.

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Bibi says no deal as US cites bid to broker truce

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

He asserted that if a deal emerges the Israeli public will be updated.

CA likely to cut short Watson's stay in CL T20

CA likely to cut short Watson's stay in CL T20

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Prolific Australian all-rounder Shane Watson could be ordered to return midway through the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 by the country's Cricket Board, which wants him to take a break after his stellar performance in the recent World Twenty20.

Watson, Clarke rested for final England ODI

Watson, Clarke rested for final England ODI

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Australia captain Michael Clarke and all-rounder Shane Watson will miss the final one-day match against England in Perth on Sunday to get some rest before the World Cup, Cricket Australia said on Thursday. Adam Voges, another all-rounder, and offspinner Jason Krezja would join the Australia team in Perth for the match and series vice captain Cameron White would lead the side in Clarke's absence.

Ponting, Watson back for Lanka ODI series

Ponting, Watson back for Lanka ODI series

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Skipper Ricky Ponting and all-rounder Shane Watson returned from a short break along with fit-again wicketkeeper Brad Haddin in the 15-member Australian cricket squad announced on Tuesday for the ODI series against Sri Lanka next month.

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

Watson ruled out of Ashes opener

Watson ruled out of Ashes opener

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

The Australian all-rounder was ruled out of the first Test against England after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.

Watson, Bollinger return for West Indies ODIs

Watson, Bollinger return for West Indies ODIs

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Star all-rounder Shane Watson and pacer Doug Bollinger on Wednesday returned to Australia's 13-member squad after a brief break for the first two One-Day Internationals of a five-match series against the West Indies starting on February 7.

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Citi Open: Alexander wins battle of Zverev brothers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Alexander Zverev got the better of older brother Mischa at the Citi Open in Washington on Thursday, winning their first meeting at an ATP Tour event 6-3, 7-5.

Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Our assessment shows Israel not responsible for Gaza hospital blast: US

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The massive explosion at the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital late on Tuesday night killed 471 people and injured 314 others, the Palestinian Health Ministry has said.

Ponting, Watson tons take Australia to final

Ponting, Watson tons take Australia to final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson scored unbeaten centuries as Australia thrashed England by nine wickets to storm into the final of the ICC Champions Trophy, in Centurion, on Friday. Ponting smashed his 28th century in ODIs to finish unbeaten on 111 in 115 deliveries, while Watson blazed his way to a strokeful 136 from 132 deliveries, which was laced with ten boundaries and seven sixes.

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Kohli-Gambhir spat causes stir off the field too

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The intense exchange between Kohli and Gambhir caused a stir on national television.

Watson's ton guides Australia to Champions crown

Watson's ton guides Australia to Champions crown

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Shane Watson came to the party for the second straight match. He stamped his authority with a magnificent innings of 105 not out as Australia beat New Zealand by six wickets to successfully defend their ICC Champions Trophy crown, at SuperSport Park in Centurion, on Monday.

World champions Smith, Watson ready for Royals show in IPL 8

World champions Smith, Watson ready for Royals show in IPL 8

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Australia's batting sensation Steven Smith tells Harish Kotian switching over from the Test and One-day mode to T20 will not be a problem for him in the upcoming eighth edition of the IPL.

We will have to be at our best against Indian spinners: Watson

We will have to be at our best against Indian spinners: Watson

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson says they will take a cue from the way England successfully countered the Indian spinners this winter, in the upcoming four-match Test series starting on Friday.

'Watson in line to succeed Dravid as Royals' captain'

'Watson in line to succeed Dravid as Royals' captain'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Rajasthan Royals' chief coach Paddy Upton has backed Australian all-rounder Shane Watson to succeed the just-retired Rahul Dravid as captain. He says the franchise would want to retain the former India skipper in some capacity.

I feel I'm under pressure when I'm not scoring runs: Watson

I feel I'm under pressure when I'm not scoring runs: Watson

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said memories of Phil Hughes will flood him the moment he steps out to compete in the fourth Test against India in Sydney, starting on January 6.

T20 World Cup: 'Everyone would love to see India vs Pakistan final'

T20 World Cup: 'Everyone would love to see India vs Pakistan final'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Now that the two teams have reached the semi-final stage, albeit by taking contrasting routes, an India-Pakistan title clash is being anticipated.

Shane Watson left out of Australia squad for India series

Shane Watson left out of Australia squad for India series

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Shane Watson's international future looked bleak on Monday after the all-rounder was left out of Australia's 13-man squad for this month's one-day series against India on Monday.

'Watson's Test batting order behind his rift with Clarke'

'Watson's Test batting order behind his rift with Clarke'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Mickey Arthur has blown the divisive feud between Michael Clarke and Shane Watson out of the proportion and the root of the rift between two players has been the all-rounder's shuffling around the Test match batting order by the Aussie skipper, believes legendary spinner Shane Warne.

Cricket Buzz: Watson in Australia's T20 squad for South Africa

Cricket Buzz: Watson in Australia's T20 squad for South Africa

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Injury-prone all-rounder Shane Watson has been named in Australia's 13-man squad for Twenty20 matches against South Africa next month as he recovers from a calf strain.

I have learnt from Watson and Pollock, says Kulkarni

I have learnt from Watson and Pollock, says Kulkarni

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Pace bowler Dhawal Kulkarni, who has played a lot of domestic cricket before gaining his India cap, claimed he has learnt quite a bit from the likes of Austalian Shane Watson, his current captain at Rajasthan Royals.

Warne still the best spinner in business: Watson

Warne still the best spinner in business: Watson

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Australian batsman Shane Watson has said that Shane Warne could still dominate batsmen if he wants to, as he is still the best spinner around.

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a second trip to Washington, DC since Russia invaded his country on February 24, 2022.

Watson named in squad for third Test, Quiney dropped

Watson named in squad for third Test, Quiney dropped

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Australia have named Shane Watson and five pace bowlers, including Mitchell Johnson, in a 14-man squad for the third and final Test against South Africa in Perth after drawing the second Test in Adelaide on Monday.

Watson fit to take up bowling responsibilities in Perth

Watson fit to take up bowling responsibilities in Perth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Australia's Shane Watson has declared himself fit for both batting and bowling duties in the third and final test against South Africa beginning in Perth on Friday.

It is up to Watson to decide to bowl or not: Brad Hodge

It is up to Watson to decide to bowl or not: Brad Hodge

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Rajasthan Royals batsman Brad Hodge said he was not sure whether all-rounder Shane Watson would be bowling in the upcoming Indian Premier League and added it was up to the Aussie all-rounder to take a call.

Australia's Watson left out for second South Africa Test

Australia's Watson left out for second South Africa Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Australia's Shane Watson has failed in his bid to prove his fitness for the second Test against South Africa and was left out of an unchanged team for the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa were also selected in the line-up after helping Australia win a record-extending sixth title with Sunday's six-wicket victory.

Pak pacer Riaz quits international cricket, to focus on franchise leagues

Pak pacer Riaz quits international cricket, to focus on franchise leagues

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Wahab Riaz is the ninth bowler in history of Pakistan to take a five-for on debut, recorded against England as he took 5/63 at The Oval.

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Watson sends patent challenge notice to Ranbaxy for acne drug

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The drug is licensed to Ranbaxy Laboratories from Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc of Mississauga, Ontario. It is currently protected by two issued patents listed in the FDA's approved drug products list, which expire in September 2021, the company said in a statement.