'One of the greatest allrounders of modern-day cricket'
The reactions on social media after Shane Watson announced his retirement from the game
Congrats on a brilliant career @ShaneRWatson33. Loved every minute of playing alongside you, you were a brilliant team mate and someone I love calling a close friend. I think one of the more underrated players Australia has had. Enjoy retirement. pic.twitter.com/KdOjM5ECBF
— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) November 4, 2020
Congrats @ShaneRWatson33 on a great career bud. You can be incredibly proud of what you have done. Good luck for all that lies ahead
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) November 3, 2020
Congratulations on a spectacular career mate. You have achieved greatness in the game with your performances across the globe as one of the greatest all-rounders of all time. All the very best for your future mate. Enjoy the time, @ShaneRWatson33 pic.twitter.com/9OfxdzWxba
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) November 3, 2020
Congratulations on a wonderful career @ShaneRWatson33 you were one of the greatest all-rounders of modern day cricket, really enjoyed playing against you. Hope you have a great time and life post-retirement.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 3, 2020
The curtain closes on a remarkable @IPL career. Congratulations mate you've done yourself proud and made every team you've played in so complete. #ShaneWatson
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 2, 2020
And @ShaneRWatson33 calls an end on an amazing career. Honour to share the field with such a fantastic cricketer. Go well in retirement buddy! pic.twitter.com/Ca3QPFr1PH
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) November 2, 2020
Huge congrats on an amazing career to a phenomenal cricketer & even better bloke!
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) November 2, 2020
Very lucky to have had you as a teammate on various occasions; the impact and learnings I have benefited from spending time with you have been immense.
Enjoy retirement @ShaneRWatson33 #GiddyUppp
Congratulations on an amazing career @ShaneRWatson33 it was a pleasure sharing a dressing room and learning from you this season at CSK, all the best pic.twitter.com/lN23x4XJEC
— Sam Curran (@CurranSM) November 3, 2020
Congratulations on a brilliant career, @ShaneRWatson33 #ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/FhOuvbZDoi
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) November 2, 2020
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— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 3, 2020
What a journey, Watto! #HallaBol | #RoyalsFamily | @ShaneRWatson33 pic.twitter.com/4HQRDO875R
Great playing with you and against you champion @ShaneRWatson33 you have been a great match winner thru out ur career mate..good to know you more during our times @ChennaiIPL All the best for ur next journey may be better thn the first.. God bless
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) November 3, 2020
Thank you Watto Man, for everything. May your next chapter open with a bang, as always. Farewell beloved. #ThankYouWattoMan #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/lksEyODg19
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 3, 2020
Needless to say a champion cricketer in every right ,but also one of the nicest I have met , congratulations on an awesome career ,Thank you Watto #IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/qSImzV6m3d
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 2, 2020
Thank you @ShaneRWatson33. Go well with your retirement #WatsonRetires pic.twitter.com/tOUl54KeBs
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) November 2, 2020
Congratulations on a stellar career @ShaneRWatson33
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) November 2, 2020
One of the finest limited overs all-rounder. Best wishes for the next chapter of your life.