whufc wrote:In fairness to Watson a batting average of 36 and bowling average of 32 probably means his had a reasonable test career
IMHO though he should be batting at 6 or 7 though depending on who the keeper is.
I think his bowling his very underrated
If he can't bowl though he doesn't warrant his spot in the side
He should be fighting for one spot with Mitch Marsh
For me in test cricket
Watson better bowler than Marsh
Marsh better batsmen than Watto
Acceptable career as the allrounder
Plugs a few gaps , paid his way as the allrounder
BUT
He is not the Test cricket match winner that he is in shorter forms of cricket where he is a star
Today was vintage Watto , did the hard work, looked the goods and got out after another Test innings start
He is extremely fortunate that Marsh got injured
It means he will bowl more this series perhaps
He needs a 3-5 wicket haul or a batting score close to 99
Otherwise MT79 and a bevy of safooty Watto critcs will gain in momentum
More unspectacular performances may even get Rod Rooster posting !