David Harding
TheDevourerShane Watson wins Allan Border Medal
February 15th 2010 12:36
The three first year winners of awards was a strong reflection that Australian cricket is making the transition and that the team is getting stronger then it has ever been. Shane Watson 28, has suffered many injuries throughout his career including many hamstring related problems but this summer has has been nothing short of amazing for the Australian cricket team.
Watson was the favourite for the Medal but when he was interview at the night of the night he expressed relief that he was finally able to play consistently well at International level. "For me this summer has been something I have only ever dreamed of," he said.
"To get the opportunity that I did during the Ashes was something I looked forward to, to put my hand up and put in some good performances and to be able to continue that through this summer has been something as I said I have only ever dreamed of.
"Obviously it is an amazing honour to win the Allan Border medal but to be able to turn my fortunes around a little bit over the last six to eight months is something I have found very satisfying." Interview taken from SMH.com.au.
Watson finally scored his maiden test century during the Boxing Day Test Match against Pakistan, and this is the first time he has managed to complete an Australian summer without suffering an injury. Watson in the past has suffered with back stress fractures, shoulder, hamstring and calf problems. His problems was so severe there were times it appeared that his full potential may have never been realised.
Watson was recalled to the test side after Phil Hughes was dropped from the third Ashes test, and Watson has not looked back.
Congratulations on a fine summer Shane Watson, managing to put behind him all his injuries and also managed to silence many of his critics this summer.
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