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Shane Robert Watson (born 17 June 1981 in Ipswich, Queensland) is an Australian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-handed fast medium bowler. He mainly comes as an opener in international cricket, although he does not do so domestically.
He debuted for the Australian cricket team in 2002, playing his first one-day international against South Africa. While he has become a regular member of the one-day squad, Watson has played few Test Matches for Australia, having debuted against Pakistan (Pakistani cricket team) at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2005. Despite being allocated to be Australias designated Test all-rounder, injuries have prevented him from claiming his position in the Test team.
Playername: Shane Watson
Fullname: Shane Robert Watson
Allias Name: Watto
Date of birth: 1981-06-17
Birth Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
Height: 1.83 Mtr
Batting: Right-hand
Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium (Seam bowling)
Role: All-rounder
International information
| National side | Australia |
| Test debut | 2 January |
| (cap 391) | vs Pakistan |
| ODI debut | 24 March |
| (cap 148) | vs South Africa |
| ODI shirt no. | 33 |
Domestic Team Information
| 2001-2004 | Tasmania (Tasmanian Tigers) |
| 2004-2009 | Queensland (Queensland Bulls) |
| 2005 | Hampshire (Hampshire County Cricket Club) |
| 2008 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2009- | New South Wales (New South Wales Blues) |