After three years in the test wilderness, cricket allrounder Shane Watson was having the time of his life Sunday on his return to the Australia side for the first of four tests against India. Watson's most important contribution in the match so far came when he and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin (28 not out) helped lift Australia from a perilous 128 for 5 in the second innings with a 65-run unbeaten partnership. At stumps Australia was 193-5 wickets and had a lead of 263. Watson compiled a nerveless 32 not out from 67 balls and was ecstatic with his input over the first four days. "This test has been the most fun I've ever had playing cricket," he said. "It's been an amazing learning experience. Just batting out there is the most I've ever learnt in an innings." Watson overcame the duel dangers of offspinner Harbhajan Singh, who...
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