Cricket

Aussie star Shane Watson retires from Test cricket

Shane Watson has ended his 10-year Test career with Australia after the all-rounder has announced his retirement from the longest format of the game with immediate effect.

The 34-year-old, who captained his country in one Test and nine ODIs, steps down after another injury setback, struggling with a calf injury sustained in Australia’s 64-run ODI victory at Lords yesterday.

Watson, who made his debut back in 2005, has scored 3,731 runs and claimed 75 wickets in his 59 Tests over a decade with the Baggy Green.

Here is how his team-mates reacts: