Jaipur: Shane Watson was a man in turmoil when he left the tour of India last month after being disciplined by the team management but the Australian all-rounder says he forgot his troubles as soon as he had his new-born child in his arms.
Watson was one of the six Australian players who were suspended for a match after failing to complete a presentation sought by coach Mickey Arthur during the disastrous tour which ended in a 0-4 thrashing for the visitors.
The imposing all-rounder left the tour immediately and threatened to re-evaluate his future. But he eventually changed his mind and came back to lead the side in the absence of an injured Michael Clarke.
Watson said while at home, as soon as he held his newborn son, Will, his mind was "cleared of all the past troubles and helped him focus on future"...
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