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Watson praises Haddin for countering short-ball tactic
Sydney: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson lauded Brad Haddin for rising up to the challenge of facing a hostile short-ball tactic specifically employed against the wicketkeeper by India in the drawn third Test in Melbourne.
“I think just in general how Brad took on what the Indians served up to him in Melbourne was incredible,” Watson said.
“He’s a tough man – he’s not going to take a backward step, he’s always going to find a way to take on the game.”
The 33-year-old said it was particularly inspiring for his teammates to see the experienced Haddin fighting the uncomfortable strategy in his own way and succeeding.
He scored 55 runs in the first innings at Melbourne and forged a crucial 110-run sixth wicket partnership with captain Steven Smith.
“And Brad was out on the ground as well so we’re all dealing with it in our own way after what we saw. So to be able to see Brad play the way he did and take it on was awesome.”
The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.
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