The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) become the first team to be out of the playoff race due to their poor performance. Now after their league games are over, veteran cricketer Shane Watson has reportedly said he is retiring from all forms of cricket.
The opener announced his decision to his CSK teammates at the end of the team's journey in IPL 2020 on Sunday in Abu Dhabi.
According to the Times of India, Watson, who got emotional told his teammates that he would be hanging his boots from all formats of the game. "Watson was very emotional when he told the CSK dressing room after the last game that he would retire. He said that it was a great privilege for him to play for the franchise," a source told TOI.
The report also states that Watson might be added to the CSK support staff as the team looks to rebuild for the 2021 season. "He has always done very well against us, and Dhoni knows how important a player he could be if he is used properly at the top of the order," a CSK official had said.
As for Watson, he had already retired from international cricket when the Chennai franchise had roped him in 2018. He had scored a century in the final to help the side lift their third title that season.
Besides CSK, Watson also played for Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He even played a pivotal role to help RR win their maiden IPL title in 2008.
