Watson strums his guitar

The transformation of Shane Watson from a man-in-a-hurry to Australia's latest 'allrounder hope' can be attributed to his new-found love for the guitar. He taught himself to play the instrument on the internet, spending $1500. Four months on, he now belts out his favourite tunes from Maroon Five and 3 Doors Down like a pro. Watson also looks ahead to The Ashes.

"It's such an amazing way to get away and relax, go for a run along the beach or go for a swim and just chill out. I'm 100 per cent more relaxed than I ever have been and it's definitely starting to come across in my cricket."

Read the full piece in The Courier Mail.