Watson confirmed that he will bat at number 4 if all goes

Image
Press Trust of India
Last Updated : Feb 19 2013 | 9:05 PM IST
well. "If everyone is fit, then yes (No. 4), that's the way the selection is likely to go with Michael and Mickey figuring it out. Considering everything that's happened over the last 12 months, especially, I can see why they might want to go that way. "In the end, I've got as much experience batting in these conditions whether in the middle-order or at the top of the order, so Michael and I will play a very important part in this series in terms of batting in that middle-order because it can be difficult." Asked if the thought of his pregnant wife distracts him Watson said, "Uhhh... Possibly, but nothing has been confirmed yet. If she has the baby early, then there will be less chance of me seeing the birth." Watson also spoke of the void created by the retirements of legends like Rahul Dravid and Ponting. "(The two teams) are in a similar place. I know what Ponting and Hussey gave to the Australian team and you can't replace that. With the young guys trying to find their feet, they will be able to become good players but the guys they are replacing... To replace that kind of experience is impossible. "It's exactly the same with the Indian team as well. The quality of Rahul Dravid, I've been playing with him in Rajasthan, he will be sorely missed. The way he carries himself as a world-class player and how he goes about his life is amazing. "It's for everyone to learn from. He's a very humble man. And India will miss that alone, forget the quality of player he has been for such a long period of time." More
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Feb 19 2013 | 9:05 PM IST

Next Story