When Shane Watson came onto the scene in world cricket, Australians thought we had something special. In times of Andrew Flintoff and Jacques Kallis, we thought we finally had a world-class all-rounder.
And rightly so. A man with such strength and the ability to destroy a bowling attack, he also had the skill of swinging the ball when bowling.
However, for a man with so much talent, he has been disappointing. His best year had people talking that he could be one of the best all rounders of all time, but it was only one year.
He has been injury prone his whole career, which was listed by many of his fans as a reason for his failure to reach his potential. However, in the last two or three years he has had a run at consistent cricket, even if it is only batting and not bowling. In this time, he has been lazy and played stupid shots to get out, even after making a start.
The fact he has played 52 games and averages only 36 with the bat is astonishing. If any other player in Australian cricket had that average, they would not be playing Test cricket. The Australian selectors are clinging onto the hope that he will show his full potential and destroy sides.
But I don’t think he has it in him, and his best cricket is behind him.
Most people say he is getting a game because there is no one else. I think that is ridiculous. Glenn Maxwell, Phil Hughes, Alex Doolan, Usman Khawaja are all better options for the side into the future.
So should the selectors drop him? Or do you think I am being harsh on the out of form all rounder – who is apparently just a batsmen now?
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Sign the man up for a contract next season!
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