CSK Lost The Final But Found A Hero In Shane Watson Who Played On With A Bleeding Knee

Those who watched the IPL final between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, know how CSK went from needing 42 runs off 24 deliveries at one point, to taking the match to literally the last ball.

What most of us don’t know is that Shane Watson – the person who made this possible with his outstanding 80-run innings – was badly injured while he was playing.

This is how you set examples for the next generation who are Watching the sport. Every action was by choice, not by chance. Take a bow @ShaneRWatson33.

Proud fan of @ChennaiIPL forever. 💛 🦁 Shane Watson, Watto Man !! pic.twitter.com/hBd0Y8gjva
— Saravanan Hari 💛🦁🏏 ‏ (@CricSuperFan) May 13, 2019

Splitting open his knee while taking a dive to save his wicket, Watson continued batting with a bleeding one in hope of seeing his side home.

He later got 6 stitches, an information shared by his teammate Harbhajan Singh with a disturbing picture that shows his knee soaked in blood.

CSK ended up losing the last ball thriller by one run but Watson’s heroics and dedication will go down as one of IPL’s most historic moments.

Respect for Shane Watson has gone beyond roof. His left knee seems to be badly injured with blood flowing out. He still batted and dived in the last over. Admirable from Watto to put his body on line at 38 after suffering from injuries throughout his career 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/4yqeGoubk4
— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) May 13, 2019

Wit Blooded left knees…💔💔#shanewatson ..Respect your Dedication level Sir…🙏🙏🙏..@ChennaiIPL We should won atleast for this Man’s Efforts..😢😢 pic.twitter.com/7m2odsleBr
— Sivaram.R (@itissivaram) May 13, 2019

Heartbroken ….
What a Player He Is …
Absolute Champion #ShaneWatson

Blessed to have this Man 💛@ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/a37g8NWUMJ
— AnaND 2.O (@ItzAnand__) May 13, 2019

Always loved seeing Shane Watson play. That has gone up to another level after knowing what kind of dedication he showed to his team yesterday.With blood flowing from his knees , which required 6 stitches later , Watson hammered 80 against the best bowling line up of the IPL.#CSK pic.twitter.com/xN8DgwrX85
— Anish Ancil (@anishancil) May 13, 2019

Deserves More R.E.S.P.E.C.T – Bleed #Yellove 💛💞💛#Watto #ShaneWatson #WattoMan #CSK @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/l44jzj1If9
— Pugazhendhi (@pugazhendhii) May 13, 2019

This is pure commitment and dedication for the team which you love! What an effort by Shane Watson to battle it out with injury and pain. Hats off Watto, you are a Champion!💛#CSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove @ShaneRWatson33 @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/hwuFZut9LQ
— Whistle Podu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) May 13, 2019

There is no words to describe this legend #shanewatson. Even 100 trophies aren’t enough for his performance. Hoping this generation cricketers have atleast half the passion u have💕 pic.twitter.com/VEoB88JskS
— Sanjay (@Sanjayajay08) May 13, 2019

Shane Watson. The ultimate hero. Who showed the world the color of blood can be yellow. God bless you #Watto You are a superhero. @ShaneRWatson33 Proud and honored that you are #CSK. #yellove #ChennaiSuperKings #IPL #ShaneWatson pic.twitter.com/pgpmmalKTA
— Kasturi Shankar (@KasthuriShankar) May 13, 2019

Shane Watson batting in the IPL Final with blood on his knees, had 6 stitches after the game but went about his business on the field without anybody knowing about what he was going through physically.

IPL is not fixed. These guys don’t play only for the money.

This is passion. pic.twitter.com/F11ziWzbNs
— Manya (@CSKian716) May 13, 2019

@ShaneRWatson33 No words to say! This pic made me cry more than the final loss!! This is why youre a champ! The man of dedication….#Shanewatson #Yellove @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/ouncnmEv0z
— Movie freak (@Movietime24X7) May 13, 2019

#Watto
Struggled while running
6 stitches after the match..
Dedication level..👏👏
SHANE WATSON
Take a bow..YELLOVE💛💛😍😍 pic.twitter.com/YMHznnh3Ir
— #Thalapathy 63 (@JillaJayaram5) May 13, 2019