Watson leads Australia’s strong reply
Shane Watson and Brendan Nash were team-mates at Queensland three seasons ago. Now Test opponents, their contrasting ninety-somethings on the second day kept the century-old scoreboard at the Adelaide Oval whirring as both Australia and West Indies racked up hefty numbers that ensured both teams were still in the contest with three days to play.
Watson will have a restless night after finishing unbeaten on 96, an innings that he hopes will prove he has the ability to be a long-term Test opener. Nash nudged and ground his way to 92 and guided West Indies to an impressive 451, which was their highest total in a Test innings since the tail-end of their glory years 17 seasons ago. Read more
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