Shane Watson Rues Missed Opportunity vs India at MCG
Shane Watson fought back to form with a patient 52 but the Australian all-rounder regretted not getting some more runs in good batting conditions vs India on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, despite posting his highest Test score in nearly a year, lamented the missed opportunity to capitalise on the good start he got and score a big century Friday. (Scorecard | Highlights)
Watson was under pressure following a prolonged run-drought but he scored a patient 52 on day one of the Boxing Day Test against India here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to show signs of resurgence. (Day 1 Photos)
"It was nice to feel good out there. Unfortunately I just got out at the wrong time again," he said Friday.
"It's a beautiful batting wicket, and unfortunately I wasn't able to go on with it again." (Hughes' Bat to be Kept Atop Mt Everest)
Watson failed to take advantage after he was dropped just before lunch on 37 but reached his 22nd half century in 54 Tests in which he has also hit four hundreds.
"I feel like I've still got a lot of improvement to go," the right-handed batsman said. (Cricket Australia Trademarks 63 Not Out Phrase)
"I'm not really someone who talks about a lot of things, I work through it in my own mind. Today I felt like I was free in my mind with the way I batted, until I got out."
Australia were 259 for five at stumps on day one with captain Steven Smith (batting 72) going strong. (India Should Have Let Johnson Alone at Gabba)