Re: Australian Test XI - Selection Thread
I like the way in that video from the link you posted when Watson is doing his best premaddona Ponting is running up to congratulated him, but then suddenly stops and looks as if he is say 'what the hell are you doing?!' then 'I'm not going to be a part of this' and just stands there with his head to the ground as Gayle walks past him, ashamed. Classic.
I wouldn't be surprised that quote that you have posted is correct. He's not quite a professional cricketer. Nobody would go out there and intentionally do that in front of cameras. The adrenalin must get to him.
Sober Symonds;381765 said:Not at all Boris - I'd be happy to hear from any "Friends of Shane", so I can perhaps better understand the person.
Could this be one?:
"Watson is clearly battling with unresolved mental issues. It looks like a case of esteem abuse and/or a peroccupation with rejection which can boil over when adrenalin rises to maximum. It seems like getting a rare success over a player far superior to him was too much for Watson to handle. I don’t like the look of him as a long-term prospect for Australia. Already shown to be weak in terms of match fitness and a choker when approaching a century, the damaged psyche he carries with him on the field is by no means an asset for the Aussies. Cut him loose quick so he can receive therapy and maybe turn his life around."
- from cricket with balls Shane Watson forgets he may have to bowl to Gayle again - join sehwagology
I like the way in that video from the link you posted when Watson is doing his best premaddona Ponting is running up to congratulated him, but then suddenly stops and looks as if he is say 'what the hell are you doing?!' then 'I'm not going to be a part of this' and just stands there with his head to the ground as Gayle walks past him, ashamed. Classic.
I wouldn't be surprised that quote that you have posted is correct. He's not quite a professional cricketer. Nobody would go out there and intentionally do that in front of cameras. The adrenalin must get to him.