The experienced allrounder of the Australian team Shane Watson announces retirement with immediate effect from the longest form of cricket i.e test cricket.
He have scored 3731 runs as well as have taken 75 wickets in 59 test matches. The decision from the player came after the minor strain in right calf. The 34 year old player have been in this format since 10 years and also have been in the winning side of the Ashes 2013-14. He was also the highest run scorer in the year 2011.
Shane Watson was selected for the Ashes 2015 as well. But due to his poor form in 1st test match - 30 & 19 he was replaced by Mitchell Marsh in the team. Later in the full series he was not selected in the playing XI.
One more name have been registered in the list of players that won't be included in test side which includes Michael Clarke, Chris Rogers & Ryan Harris
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