For instance, Shane Watson issued a heart-felt apology about his performance in the RCB’s match in 2016 IPL final where the team was knocked out very badly and was almost at the verge of clinching what could have been a debut title of the event. The legendary Australian all-rounder was quick to capitalise on this and started talking about few of his regrets the other day when he said that the Indian captain Kohli and his team really deserved the victory but was unlucky to be defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Shane Watson’s Emotional Address to RCB Fans: Sorry for 2016 Final
The face – to – face tournament was held in M. Chinnaswamy stadium where the match was cracker up to the last over where sunrisers hyderabad led by David warner got the victory by mere 7 runs. This was one more nail biting cricket match which again proved a defeat for the RCB which has not yet tasted the success of IPL trophy. Specifically, what stood out was that Watson could not impress as a bowler which would later hit his team’s chances hard. He was bowled for 61 runs off his four allocated overs and in return the Sunrisers Hyderabad batsmen had a field day and posted a gigantic total of 208 for seven wickets.
However passionate the run chase was, the Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to score only 200 for 7 while 200 seemed like a mammoth target on the given wicket. In the match it saw Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli also sparkling partnership where Gayle scored 76 runs and Kohli a firm 54 runs. However, those attempts could not assist to get victory or success.
More specifically, in the recent event setting, Watson himself avowed the statement regarding his performance. Even he apologized for his damages and for the failure of RCB which consisted many fans who believed that is team will win that final match. This proves that the head coach is a humble man who was also pragmatic when he apologized saying that everybody is one team and they feel the pains of the supporters.
Starting it with ‘Hi to all the RCB fans here today I kind of think I need to apologize,’ Watson said this apologetic tone. He further said, ‘My behaviour during the 2016 final at Chinnaswamy Stadium is something I have to apologised to RCB fans for. ‘ Bihar was clearly let down by the poor display in the final match.
Watson’s apology also goes a long way in explaining how much pressure professional athletes have to withstand in their professions as they continue to ply their trades in different settings like the IPL final and especially in the last overs of deciding games. But in his words the fansear heard the desire to remain in the team and acknowledgment of his contribution to that fateful match. It is a reminder of a time and an effort, which numerous players and the fans in the game of cricketera feel and show.