Watson in zone as Aussies finally sparkle

Australia centurion Shane Watson admitted he was boosted before a ball of the fifth Ashes Test had been bowled by the news that England had snubbed Chris Tremlett in favour of Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes.

Watson in  zone as Aussies finally sparkle

With the hosts 3-0 up in the series, it was decided that all-rounder Woakes and slow left-armer Kerrigan would be given Test debuts, but neither impressed as Watson cracked a Test-best 176 before being superbly caught by Kevin Pietersen just before stumps.

That saw day one draw to a close with Australia on 307 for four, with Watson seemingly targeting the new bowlers — and Kerrigan in particular — as he helped himself to 25 fours and a six during his innings.

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