Dubai: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has revealed that he decided to play the match for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Delhi Capitals on Friday (September 25) despite losing his grandmother just two days before the match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.
Watson decided to disclose this heartbreaking information on his YouTube show ‘TheDebrief‘, just after CSK’s 44-run loss against Delhi Capitals on Friday. Watson revealed that his grandmother Ritchie passed away on Wednesday (September 23). He addressed his love for his family back home and expressed regret for not being present there at this tragic moment.
“My grandma (mother of my mother) passed away on Wednesday. I want to send my love to my family back at home and I know how incredible mom was my grandmother to my mom. My heart goes out to my family at home. I’m sorry that I can’t be there right now. My love goes to you,” he said in the video.
Waston in the video also paid tribute to former Australian legend Dean Jones, who also passed away on September 24 following a cardiac arrest in Mumbai. “I’m shattered that such a person isn’t with us anymore. In the last four years, I got to know him very well. He was also my coach at Islamabad United for two years. I got to know him very well after I stopped playing for Australia. Jones always wanted to learn more and get better,” Watson said.
“He always pushed the limits to get better. Another thing for which I adored him was that he cared for other people. He wanted to give back to people who weren’t as fortunate as he was. My heart goes out to Jones’ family and Brett Lee, who did every possible thing to keep the great man alive,” he further added.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led CSK will next face-off David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad on October 2 in Dubai.
