Australian cricketer Shane Watson. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Shane Watson has stood down from his role as Australia’s vice-captain across all formats of the game, said Cricket Australia (CA) yesterday, following his controversial axing in India last month.
The all-rounder’s decision follows a disappointing tour in India, where he scored 99 runs in three Tests at a poor 16.50 and continuing a lean run of form over the past two years where he has made 627 Test runs at 24.11 without scoring a century.
He made it clear he felt the punishment was overly harsh and, at the time, said he would be considering his future, with yesterday’s announcement likely to be met with questions about whether he walked or was pushed from the role.
“I think it’s the right time for a change for both the team and me,” said Watson in a statement yesterday.
“I’ll be honest and admit I wrestled with the decision for some time, however once I made up my mind, I informed the CA so the selectors could consider their options for the Ashes given the squads will be announced soon.”
Published in The Express Tribune, April 21st, 2013.
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