Shane Watson Was The Undoubted Hero Of IPL 2019, Know Why
Hyderabad: The thrilling final of the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was a treat to watch for many reasons. One of it was the indomitable strength shown by CSK player Shane Watson who batted with a bleeding knee during his 59-ball 80 against MI on Sunday.
On an Instagram post, Harbhajan Singh posted Watson's picture where he can be seen bleeding from his knees.
"Can you guys see the blood on his knee…he got 6 stitches after the game..got injured while diving but continue to bat without telling anyone. That’s our @srwatson33 Almost pulled it off for us last night,” Harbhajan’s Instagram story read.
It is speculated that it could be his bleeding knee which hampered his running and subsequently, he got run out.
Soon after the match, Watson was a sensation on Twitter with tweeple left amused by his sheer determination towards the sport and held the Australian sportsman in high regard.
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 Shankar (@KasthuriShankar) May 13, 2019
Wit Blooded left knees...??#shanewatson ..Respect your Dedication level Sir...???..@ChennaiIPL We should won atleast for this Man's Efforts..?? pic.twitter.com/7m2odsleBr
— Sivaram.R (@itissivaram) May 13, 2019
#Watto is ??. No words can describe what we feel as fans. Thank you #ShaneWatson. Take Care and wish you a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/c13e4AjyWb
— Kιɾαɳƙυɱαɾ (@kirankumarb_22) May 14, 2019
#ShaneWatson #CSK
— Hariharan krishnamoorthi (@Hariharankris19) May 13, 2019
We want @ShaneRWatson33 again in IPL 2020...What a player he is!!!Be Proud and happy that we got this superhero in our CSK team...
Really hatsoff and luv you sir??? pic.twitter.com/ZvbJNca4T8
#ShaneWatson ?? Respect ??
— Meher Ramesh (@MeherRamesh) May 14, 2019
True commitment &Focus despite of bleeding injury https://t.co/CJSIVOdcxk pic.twitter.com/lBoIKSvBQm
#ShaneWatson Salute pic.twitter.com/mVvP0WCyBO
— Thyview (@Thyview) May 13, 2019
#ShaneWatson Dedication at it’s best ??
— mathu-sri? (@mathusri16) May 13, 2019
வார்த்தை வரலங்க??????? @ShaneRWatson33- You won our respect.??????Proud of to be a @ChennaiIPL fan??? pic.twitter.com/ZZjqzBlFUF
We respect you ? You played Vera level #WattoMan #ShaneWatson #WattoMan @ShaneRWatson33 #CSKForever pic.twitter.com/pSsuaAZ266
— Ben (@benancis1986) May 14, 2019
The story reminds us of former South African skipper Graeme Smith who walked out to bat with a broken hand against the Aussies at the SCG Test in January 2009. Another instance was when Anil Kumble took the pitch with a broken jaw and bandaged face in the Antigua Test of 2002 against West Indies.
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