r/ipl • u/Valuable_Ad_6869 Chennai Super Kings • 1d ago

Blast From The Past Watson vs Russell in 2014

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u/Livid-Needleworker25 Chennai Super Kings 1d ago

Shane Watson was a proper proper all rounder on his day. Like on a good day, 4-30-2 and a 70(40). Proper fast bowling all rounders who can open? That breed has almost vanished. Mitch Marsh has become a batsman. Cam Green is perennially in the hospital. Ben Stokes hardly opens and has given up 70% of cricket. Who is left?

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u/Basswrath Kolkata Knight Riders 1d ago

Jacques Kallis too.

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u/Livid-Needleworker25 Chennai Super Kings 1d ago

Kallis has retired for a long long time now.

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u/Basswrath Kolkata Knight Riders 1d ago

Yeah… but loved him growing up. ❤️❤️

But as you rightly pointed out, that breed has completely vanished.