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Watson was … However, he has now decided to end his BBL career to spend more time with his family during the summer. Watson has continued to achieve success in T20 Leagues after his international retirement. “For the young players at the club he was very approachable, honest and you couldn’t ask for a better role model. Students asked to 'remove trousers' during class activity at Gold Coast school, two teachers 'stood aside', Supreme Court order halts Western Highway upgrade, Student activist leader detained in Hong Kong outside US consulate, thwarting understood bid for asylum, 16yo charged with murder over Canberra skate park stabbing.

“Shane’s on field performances for Sydney Thunder will be remembered for many years to come,” said Sydney Thunder Acting General Manager Chris Botherway. We’d love to have him around in some capacity and there’s an open invite to have him join us during the season.”.
Watson did however exceed his own expectations, given the fragile state of his body when he first burst onto the scene. The all-rounder, who was sold for a staggering $2 million in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, will continue to play Twenty20 leagues around the world.

“I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who has been involved with the Sydney Thunder over the last four seasons,” said Watson.

He cared about the team and the players and was hugely respected in the dressing room. "I know how privileged I've been to start out so young with so many incredible players," Watson said.

Much was expected of Watson by captains, coaches, fans and pundits but he largely failed to consistently deliver. "I've really enjoyed my time being back in the Australian squad. Sydney Thunder captain and Australian cricket great Shane Watson has announced his retirement from the KFC Big Bash League as he looks to spend more time with his young family. News, fixtures and updates tailored to your favourite team. Shane Watson will end his international career after the World Twenty20, signalling the end of an era in Australian cricket. In Tests, he scored 3731 runs and picked up 75 wickets, and accumulated 5757 runs in ODIs and took 168 wickets. “I will most definitely miss support that the club gets from the Thunder Nation. Something's gone wrong! Watson hasn't bowled much in recent times, but he used to be a more-than-handy option in his prime, picking 291 international wickets. Watson will finish as Australia's most successful Twenty20 star, having twice been crowned player of the series at the IPL and won the player of the tournament at the 2012 World Twenty20. “Finally, to my team mates, I have played with so many great people and cricketers at the club and I sincerely wish everyone the absolute best for the upcoming seasons.”. In the 2018-19 BBL, he was Sydney Thunder's second-highest scorer with 344 runs from 14 innings.

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