Alliance Between Mahendra Singh Dhoni And Stephen Fleming Was Special: Shane Watson

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) stalwart Shane Watson believes that alliance between Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming was special.

The experienced duo of captain and coach was able to take the franchise to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title.

The Super Kings’ skipper Dhoni was able to get best out of his players in the IPL 2018.

Meanwhile, Watson also played his part in the success of the CSK, as he scored 555 runs in the 15 innings, he played for the franchise.

However, Watson’s next assignment will be in Dubai. The former Australian all-rounder will be seen plying on his trade for the Karachians in the T10 tournament as an icon player, for its second edition.

Watson was on fire in the IPL finale

Meanwhile, Watson wasn’t in the best of forms in the previous season while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

However, his good form in the Big Bash League (BBL) force the Super Kings go for him in IPL auction.

Watson said that it was a great experience while playing for the CSK under the tutelage of MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming.

“It was indeed special. For me to have a chance to play with Dhoni is definitely the highlight because after playing against him, to play with him and win a tournament was special. It was also a great feeling to be with Stephen Fleming, one of the finest players and coaches and the combination between Dhoni and Fleming was indeed special,” Watson told Gulf News.

Meanwhile, Watson scored a match-winning hundred in the grand finale of the IPL. CSK opener was at the top of his game, as he scored an unbeaten 117 off just 57 balls.

Watson made the most of his experience:

Watson added that it is a great experience for him – to be going strong at this age.

The former Australian all-rounder Watson added that he is looking to improve his shorter format of the game after playing in T10 tournament.

“It is amazing that I am playing well at even this stage of my career and playing well that too for such a great franchise like the Chennai Super Kings. I am now going to play with the Karachians. It will be another experience to help me get to know more people and continue to develop my game,” Watson added.

Watson added it takes a lot of sacrifices to be able to continue playing at the top-most level at such an age. The right-hander added he wants to maintain a continuity in the later stage of his career.

“There is a lot of sacrifices you have to make in life from the point of view of your lifestyle and stay fit and committed. Though it is an individual’s desire to be successful. I want to give one more year and see how good I am and hence it will be nice to be also playing in Dubai in a different format which is shorter like the T10,” Watson added.

It is great to note that Shane Watson is still going strong. He was able to make the most of his experience to deliver the goods for the Men in Yellow.