Australian allrounder Shane Watson has announced he will retire from the Big Bash League.
The Big Bash League has lost one of its biggest stars following Shane Watson’s decision to retire from the Twenty20 competition.
Sydney Thunder captain Watson, who is taking part in the current Indian Premier League season and recently scored 96 for Chennai, has confirmed he won’t return for a fifth BBL campaign with the Thunder.
The 37-year-old allrounder isn’t retiring altogether and will continue to play in other T20 tournaments around the world.
Peter Warrington
Guest
maybe he is going to announce his availability for an international recall?!
Pope Paul VII
Roar Rookie
Pity. Always good for a bash and a laugh our Watto.
Peter Warrington
Guest
he will be missed by all at the Thunder, men and women.
Internal Fixation
Roar Rookie
The BBL has struggled for top flight international talent over the past few years. Now we can’t even retain one of our own. With all this TV money can’t Watto be paid enough? Too many games perhaps?? I don’t know the answer but this is a massive concern.
Rob
Guest
Big Bash going from strength to strength!