Australia

Shane Watson

Batsman

Shane Watson is a cricket player from Australia who plays as an all-rounder. The current team is Sydney Thunder.

Date of Birth 17 Jun 1981 (45)
Team Sydney Thunder
Birthplace Ipswich

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About the Player

Shane Watson is a cricket player from Australia. He plays mainly as an all-rounder. He plays for Sydney Thunder. The national team is Australia. In the past, he was part of Australia national.

The playing role is all-rounder. The available data covers Test, ODI, IPL and domestic T20 cricket.

He was born in Ipswich in 1981.

The details here come from structured records and are not based on opinion. The role of all-rounder is a useful guide to how the player fits into a team. This profile brings together the career information that is available for the player.

Player Details

Country: Australia
Role: Batsman
Date of Birth: 17 June 1981 (45)
Birthplace: Ipswich

On the field

Style and Honours

Playing Style

Plays As Batsman

By the numbers

Career Statistics

Career statistics by format
Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest Score	Batting Average	Strike Rate	Centuries	Half-centuries	Catches
Test	57	107	3,684	176	35.42	52.79	4	24	45
ODI	164	150	5,357	185	41.85	91.67	9	31	54
IPL	145	143	3,880	117	30.79	137.93	4	21	38
Domestic T20	167	166	4,356	124	29.04	139.93	2	29	48

Squads

Teams and Country

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National Team Australia
Current Team Sydney Thunder
Previous Team Australia national

Learn

Cricket Guides

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batting intermediate

How to Improve Batting Timing

Better timing helps you hit the ball with less effort. Practice watching the ball and moving early.

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batting beginner

How to Protect Yourself While Batting

Safety gear keeps you safe while batting. Learn what to wear and how to stay protected.

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batting beginner

How to Hold a Cricket Bat

Learn the basic grip for a cricket bat. A good grip helps you control the bat and play straight shots.

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