Twitterati perplexed with broadcaster not showing replay of Shane Watson’s end in his run-out dismissal Was Watson unfit? What happened at his end? The questions are being asked. It was all drama at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. The Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) played out one of the most amazing finals in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Men in Yellow looked certain to win the trophy when the last over began. Shane Watson was on strike and Lasith Malinga was entrusted with the responsibility. Coming round the wicket, he conceded only four runs off the first three balls to bring the equation down to five off the last three. However, the real drama was yet to unfold of the fourth delivery. Watson squeezed a wide yorker to deep point and it should’ve been an easy two. But for some weird reason, the Australian didn’t want it and Ravindra Jadeja also stopped looking at his partner’s response. But finally, with a half yes in the mind, Watto ran only to find himself well short of the crease. His dismissal turned the game on its head and eventually, Mumbai managed to win the match by 1 run. No replay from Watson’s end Now, generally, when there is a mix-up and a run-out, multiple replays are shown to let the spectators know exactly what happened at both the ends. But strangely, only the dismissal replay was shown and still, there is no replay was available to know what actually happened at the other end and why Shane Watson hesitated in taking the second run. The way he had placed the ball, it was an easy two and there should never have been a run-out situation. Was Watson unfit? Why didn’t he want two when it was easily possible? Why wasn’t the replay from Watson’s end showed? All these and a lot of questions are being asked on social media at the moment. While one has to give the credit to the Mumbai Indians for keeping their nerves, this doubt automatically comes into the mind while watching the last over of the match. Here’s how Twitter reacted: As I guessed they have not shown that suspicious Watson runout replay. Hmmm. — vikrant (@tweekrant) May 12, 2019 We are still waiting to see the full run out replay of Watson. — IntegratedIndian (@Soldiers_Son) May 13, 2019 That was a clear double! Can't imagine Watson and Jadeja fumbled….. and there's no replay of what really happened between the 2. Yes, #PaisaBoltaHai — Ashish Borar (@ashishborar) May 13, 2019 @BCCI @IPL @hotstartweets Still waiting for full replay of Watson's runout (from wide angle camera) Replay of LBW in the last ball? (Hawkeye, No ball check) Clearly we can sense the fixing signs from how the pace of the game went..#CSKvMI#IPL2019Final#IPLFinal2019 — पावन राय (@PaawanRai) May 12, 2019 #IPL2019Final itne bsy ho gye sb ki kisi ko replay dekhne ka bhi tym nhi mila…. Ya phle hi sb set tha.. 😕😕😕😕 #CSKvMI #dhoni #Watson #thakur — Rajveer_thakur (@rssolanki1644) May 12, 2019 But it can't show the replay of Watson's runout #VivoIPL https://t.co/lZZf10y5we — Jitendra Kodlekere (@jeetu_vk) May 12, 2019 what made Watson take ages turn back for an easy second. May be @StarSportsIndia were too ashamed to show the replay. — Jitendra Kodlekere (@jeetu_vk) May 12, 2019 Watson kitne sahi samay pe out hua. Usse pehle Malinga ko kitna dhoya Watson ne. Aur Watson k runout ka replay toh dikhaya hi nahi? Bas wicket udte hue dikhaya, woh log bhaage kaise woh dikhaya hi nhi replay me? — IntegratedIndian (@Soldiers_Son) May 12, 2019 Still waiting for that Watson run-out replay. Seems he could have made it back easily but purposely didn't — Vijay (@HaanMainAaGaya) May 12, 2019<doc-sep>It is not uncommon for cricketers to swear on the field but when it is caught on the mic, it turns into an embarrassing situation for both the players and the broadcasters. That was exactly the case during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 final between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Sunday. During the sixth over of the CSK innings, Lasith Malinga bowled a steep bouncer and Watson was caught on the mic shouting ‘F*****ng Wide’. It was quite clear and commentator Ian Bishop apologised instantly to the viewers. READ: Imran Tahir brings up massive record after impressive show in final Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by one run in a nail-biting Indian Premier League final on Sunday to claim a record fourth title. After Shane Watson had hit a fierce 80, Chennai needed two runs off the final ball to overtake Mumbai’s 149-8 but Sri Lankan Lasith Malinga trapped Shardul Thakur lbw to claim the landmark win. Kieron Pollard smashed an unbeaten 41 off 25 balls to set up the Mumbai total in Hyderabad. Watson batted through the Chennai innings until he was run out in the final over, smashing four sixes and eight fours. READ: MI vs CSK IPL Final 2019 Highlights: Mumbai beat Chennai by 1 run to lift fourth title Tahir pipped compatriot Kagiso Rabada to emerge as the highest wicket-taker, winning the coveted ‘Purple Cap’. Incidentally, Tahir, at 40, also became the oldest player to win the cap. The ace wrist spinner edged past Rabada, who turned out for Delhi Capitals before injury curtailed his campaign, when he flummoxed Mumbai Indians’ Ishan Kishan in the final of the cash-rich league, for his 26th wicket. (With agency inputs)<doc-sep>SHANE WATSON literally put his body on the line for the Chennai Super Kings during their IPL final defeat to the Mumbai Indians. Aussie batter Watson, 38, has suffered with injuries throughout his entire career. 2 Shane Watson suffered a bloody left leg playing in the IPL final Credit: BCCI 2 The ace put his body on the line with an incredible performance Credit: Getty Images But that didn’t stop the veteran from giving everything during the thrilling season finale. He hit 80 from 59 balls against the league’s best bowlers to put his side within touching distance of a famous win. Those chances were cruelly dashed as Mumbai snatched a dramatic win at the death. But it was Watson’s willingness to bleed for the cause which was the talking point afterwards. He heroically slid for a run which was unfortunately too late. And pictures show blood pouring from a wound on his leg. However, Watson kept on playing the match, single-handedly inspiring his side to push their opponents all the way. And the superstar even required six stitches after the game, proving just how badly injured he was. Cricket fans couldn’t stop talking about Watson’s heroic actions, with one saying: “Heartbroken. What a player he is. Absolute champion. Blessed to have this man.” Another wrote: “With blooded left knee. Respect your dedication level sir. We should have won at least for this man’s efforts.” One tweeted: “Went about his business on the field without anybody knowing about what he was going through physically. “IPL is not fixed. These guys don’t play only for the money. This is passion.” Another added: “There are no words to describe this legend. Even 100 trophies aren’t enough for his performance. “Hoping this generation of cricketers have at least half the passion you have.” Wit Blooded left knees...💔💔#shanewatson ..Respect your Dedication level Sir...🙏🙏🙏..@ChennaiIPL We should won atleast for this Man's Efforts..😢😢 pic.twitter.com/7m2odsleBr — $ìv@ (@itissivaram) May 13, 2019 Shane Watson batting in the IPL Final with blood on his knees, had 6 stitches after the game but went about his business on the field without anybody knowing about what he was going through physically. IPL is not fixed. These guys don't play only for the money. This is passion. pic.twitter.com/F11ziWzbNs — Manya (@CSKian716) May 13, 2019 There is no words to describe this legend #shanewatson. Even 100 trophies aren't enough for his performance. Hoping this generation cricketers have atleast half the passion u have💕 pic.twitter.com/VEoB88JskS — Sanjay (@Sanjayajay08) May 13, 2019<doc-sep>
By IANS NEW DELHI: Shane Watson, who scored a valiant 80 for the Chennai Super Kings in the finals of the just concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) which CSK lost to Mumbai Indians, batted all the way battling an injury, reveals his teammate Harbhajan Singh. Watson almost proved the saviour in the cliffhanger chase, playing a sensational 59-ball knock in an almost one-man show as CSK tried to chase down Mumbai's 8/149 on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Australian almost pulled off the miracle to win the fourth IPL trophy for the Yellow Brigade who fell short by just one run. Harbhajan Singh on Monday posted a photo on his Instagram showing the Australian on bended knee, flaying a ball through the off-side. In the image, one can see a large patch of blood on Watson's left upper thigh and Singh revealed how the opening batsman wasn't going to be stopped by the wound. "Can you guys see the blood on his knee," Singh wrote. "He got 6 stitches after the game... got injured while diving but continue (sic) to bat without telling anyone. "That's our @srwatson33, almost pulled it (off) for us last night," he added. Pain was no barrier for Watson Watson fought valiantly for Chennai but couldn't take his team over the line as CSK was bowled out for 148 with Lasith Malinga brilliantly bowling the final over defending 8 runs off it to see his side clinch the IPL title for a record fourth time.