Watson aims to be new Flintoff
Shane Watson has set his sights on becoming the new Freddie Flintoff
AFP
21-Sep-2005
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Watson, 24, is currently on tour with Australia A in Pakistan and said he wanted to become Australia's version of Flintoff. "Freddie's performances showed what a great genuine allrounder does for the side," he told AAP from Rawalpindi. "Obviously it gives the team a lot more options and I'm definitely working really hard and hoping that I get up to Freddie's standard.
"I definitely feel that I've got what it takes. I'm only 24 as well and I'm improving all the time so hopefully I'll be that person and that player for Australian cricket." Flintoff, 27, scored 402 runs from 10 innings in the Ashes series and took 24 wickets at an average of 27.29, winning comparisons with Botham, England's last great allrounder.
Watson has the full backing of Trevor Hohns, Australia's chairman of selectors. "We consider it's time to make some adjustments to the batting line-up," said Hohns. "Watson gives the squad added flexibility."