If Rajasthan Royals are looking for any inspiration, they just need to look towards east. One of their key players for the IPL 4 battle was going ballistic in Dhaka on Monday. Shane Watson will join the Royals right after their match against Delhi Daredevils at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here. That would also be soon after his 96-ball 185 against Bangladesh in Monday's ODI.
Not that the Royals need any inspiration, after their convincing win over Deccan Chargers in their IPL opener on Saturday. Yet, Watson's innings definitely was a reason to rejoice. "He is an amazing player, one of the best in the world now," another key Royals player Johan Botha said, making it clear that the team is awaiting his arrival.
Even without Watson, the Royals look frightening enough to beat the Virender Sehwag-led Daredevils. At least on paper, the hosts look stronger. However, in T20, predictions are dangerous. A few good blows can turn any game on its head. And the Delhi side has players capable of doing just that. Both Sehwag and David Warner can do a Watson against any attack in the world.
The Royals had a two-hour net session at the Rajasthan Cricket Association's academy in the afternoon. Jacob Oram, nursing a groin injury that he had picked up on Saturday, skipped the session. Shaun Tait, however, had a long go at the Rahul Dravids and Amit Paunikars, giving hints that he could replace the big New Zealand all-rounder in the playing XI on Tuesday. Even Pankaj Singh was given a longish stint, some of his deliveries earning clapping from teammates.
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Not that the Royals need any inspiration, after their convincing win over Deccan Chargers in their IPL opener on Saturday. Yet, Watson's innings definitely was a reason to rejoice. "He is an amazing player, one of the best in the world now," another key Royals player Johan Botha said, making it clear that the team is awaiting his arrival.
Even without Watson, the Royals look frightening enough to beat the Virender Sehwag-led Daredevils. At least on paper, the hosts look stronger. However, in T20, predictions are dangerous. A few good blows can turn any game on its head. And the Delhi side has players capable of doing just that. Both Sehwag and David Warner can do a Watson against any attack in the world.
The Royals had a two-hour net session at the Rajasthan Cricket Association's academy in the afternoon. Jacob Oram, nursing a groin injury that he had picked up on Saturday, skipped the session. Shaun Tait, however, had a long go at the Rahul Dravids and Amit Paunikars, giving hints that he could replace the big New Zealand all-rounder in the playing XI on Tuesday. Even Pankaj Singh was given a longish stint, some of his deliveries earning clapping from teammates.
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