Shane Watson paid tribute to Australia great Greg Chappell for helping turn him into a Test match opening batsman after making a successful debut in that role against England. Watson, drafted in after the out-of-form Phillip Hughes was dropped, made his name as a seam-bowling all-rounder.<br /><br />Despite being drafted into an unfamiliar role in the ongoing third Ashes Test against England here at Edgbaston, Watson responded by top-scoring with 62 in Australia's modest first innings total of 263. It was all the more impressive considering Watson's previous stint as an opener in first-class cricket with Queensland saw him average a meagre 4.67. Rained ruined the Test on Saturday.<br /><br />Watson said that Chappell helped him "simplify" his approach to batting. "Greg was the guy I worked with closely over the past six months to simplify my game," said. Watson. 

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Shane Watson paid tribute to Australia great Greg Chappell for helping turn him into a Test match opening batsman after making a successful debut in that role against England.

Opener Watson thanks Greg Chappell

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