Hindustan Times reports that Watson made 55 not out on his India debut, was presented his cap by MS Dhoni, and was selected under Shane Warne before his international career ended after a single ODI. The outlet adds that a finger injury kept him out of the 2004 U19 World Cup, and later he captained Vidarbha to consecutive Ranji titles, finishing with 9,184 first‑class runs.
Why it matters
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Key facts
- He scored 55 not out on his India debut (Hindustan Times).
- He received his India cap from MS Dhoni (Hindustan Times).
- He played under Shane Warne and then disappeared after one ODI (Hindustan Times).
- A finger injury cost him participation in the 2004 U19 World Cup (Hindustan Times).
- He later led Vidarbha to back‑to‑back Ranji titles and finished with 9,184 first‑class runs (Hindustan Times).
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
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