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Shane Watson

Australia RSS / Andrew Hughes / 19 November 2010 /

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"Watson has a dual role but these days his main job is to score quick runs at the top of the order, dominating an attack in the way that Matthew Hayden once did."

The powerful all-rounder isn't everyone's cup of tea in Australia but Ricky Ponting is well aware of his importance to this team...

Shane Watson
Nickname: Watto
All-Rounder
Tests: 22
Batting Average: 39.94
Ashes Experience: Played in 2009 series
Ashes Batting Average: 48.00
Ashes Runs: 240

Ashes Role:

Watson has a dual role but these days his main job is to score quick runs at the top of the order, dominating an attack in the way that Matthew Hayden once did. As fourth seamer, he also needs to chip in with vital wickets.

Likes: Spending quality time in the gym
Dislikes: Playing the swinging ball
Trivia: Once came top of a public poll to find Australia's most overrated cricketer

Odds to be top Australian batsman: [5.1]

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