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Shane Watson explains why Ponting, Warne were his 'favourite captains'

By Saurabh Sharma April 24, 2020 • 14:12 PM View: 1193

Sydney, April 24: Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson has picked Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne as his favourite captains under whom he played during the course of his illustrious career. The all-rounder heaped praise on Ponting for believing in his abilities and that filled him with immense confidence.

Watson also revealed an interesting story, featuring Ponting, after Australia won the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies by getting the better of Sri Lanka in the final.

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