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This is an archive article published on March 25, 2009

IPL8217;s relocation disappoints Shane Watson

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is disappointed with the relocation of the Indian Premier League to South Africa.

Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is disappointed with the relocation of the Indian Premier League to South Africa as it will deny him a chance to play the Twenty20 event in front of passionate spectators in India.

8220;It8217;s extremely sad the IPL won8217;t be held in India. It is a beautiful country and the people there are absolutely fanatical about cricket. I think it will definitely be slightly different,8221; said Watson.

The BCCI decided to shift the cash-rich event out of India after government refused to assure adequate security to the tournament,dates of which were clashing with the general elections in the country.

The 27-year-old cricketer,who was named the competition8217;s best player in 2008 after helping the unfancied Rajasthan Royals clinch the inaugural trophy,hopes the shifting will not disturb the spirit of the tournament.

8220;But it8217;s still going to be an amazing tournament as it was last year.8221;

Watson,who was immediately recalled to the Australian one-day side after 20088217;s IPL,again aims to use the tournament as a springboard to come back into the international arena.

8220;The IPL8217;s again come at the right time of my career to get back on the track,8221; Watson told the Fox Sports News.

 

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