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Shane Watson – Biography, Facts & Life Story

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Rachel Hickman

Published Jan 18, 2026

Shane Watson Indian Cricketer (All-rounder)

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Height, Weight & Physical Stats

Body Measurements44-34-15 inches
BodytypeAthletic
Height6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)
Weight 93 kg (205 lbs)
Hair ColorBlack
Eye ColorDark Brown
NicknameWatto and White shark
GenderMale
Age42 years old (in 2024)
Date of Birth17 June 1981
Full NameShane Robert Watson
ProfessionCricketer (All-rounder)
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceIpswich, Queensland, Australia
ReligionChristianity
Zodiac SignGemini

Shane Watson Career

Profession: Cricketer (All-rounder)

Net Worth: USD $40 million approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Not Known

Mother: Barb Watson

Sister: Nicole Watson

Marital Status: Married

Wife: Lee Furlong

No. of Children: 2

Son: William Watson

Daughter: Matilda Victoria Watson

Past Relationships:

Lee Furlong

Facts You Never Knew About Shane Watson

  • Watson played 59 Tests for Australia, scoring 3,731 runs, taking 75 wickets and holding 45 catches.
  • Watson is a scholarship holder from AIS (Australian Cricket Academy). He received it in the year 2000.
  • In the 2006 ICC Champions Trophy Final, Australia defeated West Indies and won the tournament. Watson was given the Man of the Match award for his contribution of 57 runs and taking 2 wickets.
  • Watson was purchased for USD 1,25,000 by the Rajasthan Royals in the first edition of the IPL in 2008.
  • He is the only player to win four consecutive Man of the Match awards in an ICC event.
  • Watson has the best all round figures among Australian men who have scored excess of 2000 runs and took at least 100 wickets.

FAQs

Who is Shane Watson?

Shane Watson is an Indian cricketer (all-rounder), born on 17 June, 1981 in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

How old is Shane Watson?

Shane Watson is 42 years old as of February 2024.

How tall is Shane Watson?

Shane Watson is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m).