Shane Watson, who scored a valiant 80 for the Chennai Super Kings in the finals of the just concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) which CSK lost to Mumbai Indians, batted all the way battling an injury, reveals his teammate Harbhajan Singh.
Watson almost proved the saviour in the cliffhanger chase, playing a sensational 59-ball knock in an almost one-man show as CSK tried to chase down Mumbai’s 8/149 on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Australian almost pulled off the miracle to win the fourth IPL trophy for the Yellow Brigade who fell short by just one run.
Singh Monday posted a photo on his Instagram showing the Australian on bended knee, flaying a ball through the off-side. In the image, one can see a large patch of blood on Watson’s left upper thigh and Singh revealed how the opening batsman wasn’t going to be stopped by the wound. “Can you guys see the blood on his knee,” Singh wrote. “He got 6 stitches after the game… got injured while diving but continue (sic) to bat without telling anyone.
“That’s our @srwatson33, almost pulled it (off) for us last night,” he added.
Shane Watson. The ultimate hero. Who showed the world the color of blood can be yellow. God bless you #Watto You are a superhero. @ShaneRWatson33 Proud and honored that you are #CSK. #yellove #ChennaiSuperKings #IPL #ShaneWatson pic.twitter.com/pgpmmalKTA
— Kasturi (@KasthuriShankar) May 13, 2019
This is how you set examples for the next generation who are Watching the sport. Every action was by choice, not by chance. Take a bow @ShaneRWatson33.
Proud fan of @ChennaiIPL forever.
Shane Watson, Watto Man !! pic.twitter.com/hBd0Y8gjva
— Saravanan Hari
(@CricSuperFan) May 13, 2019
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Always loved seeing Shane Watson play. That has gone up to another level after knowing what kind of dedication he showed to his team yesterday.With blood flowing from his knees , which required 6 stitches later , Watson hammered 80 against the best bowling line up of the IPL.#CSK pic.twitter.com/xN8DgwrX85
— Dr Anish Ancil (@anishancil) May 13, 2019
Deserves More R.E.S.P.E.C.T – Bleed #Yellove
— ɯlse (@pitchinginline) May 13, 2019
Shane Watson bled for the cause in the Indian Premier League final.
Literally.
MORE: https://t.co/nejWoVGP6n pic.twitter.com/qViDlEeKIt
— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) May 14, 2019
That's a True Champhion#ShaneWatson
This is dedication & Passion towards the sport.. pic.twitter.com/uSM4FuqsRF— 𝕊ℙ𝕀𝔻𝔼ℝ𝕄𝔸ℕ X
(@Spiderman_Mvers) May 14, 2019
Shane Watson!
pic.twitter.com/FYlGJvM2FM
— RVCJ Media (@RVCJ_FB) May 13, 2019
