Published 16:08 IST, April 28th 2020

CSK star Shane Watson feels Test cricket stats did not do 'justice' to his skills

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Shane Watson in a chat with former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh reveals not doing justice to his skills in Test cricket.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Shane Watson has said that he did t like outcomes he h during his Test career and remains unsatisfied with how his career panned out in longest format of game. He ded that mental aspect of his game wasn't right which is why he couldn't bat for long hours in Tests. Shane Watson played 59 Tests for Australia, with his last coming against England in 2015. 

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CSK star Shane Watson regrets t having a long Test career; says he never looked into his mindset

Speaking to former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, CSK's Shane Watson revealed that he was t satisfied with outcomes he h during his Test career. Watson, like Yuvraj Singh, h a storied limited-overs career but his Test numbers were far from revealing. Watson, who has lifted two IPL titles (for RR and CSK respectiviely) said that his mental application during Test matches was usually fatigued and he got out cheaply because he h 'burnt himself out.'

Speaking to CSK star, India's World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also expressed of still having a regret of t having a longwe Test career. Yuvraj featured in 40 Test matches, scoring 1,900 runs at an aver of 33.92 and taking 10 wickets.

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CSK star Shane Watson's career at a glance

Shane Watson was part of Australia's golden generation in 2000s wich dominated international cricket. all-rounder me this Test debut in 2005 against Pakistan. Watson played 59 Tests for Australia and mand to score 3,731 runs at an aver of 35.19 while bagging 75 wickets. Unlike his Test career, Shane Watson starred in limited-overs games, playing 190 ODIs and 58 T20Is for Australia. CSK star scored 5,757 runs at an aver of 40.54 while also picked up 168 wickets. 

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16:08 IST, April 28th 2020