India, May 24 -- By Adarsh Chauhan

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 24 (ANI): Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson said he believes that despite the brutal physical toll of a relentless 12-month cricket calendar, the unique "beauty" of being a genuine all-rounder lies in the permanent opportunity to have an influence on the game.

Watson, one of the highly-rated all-rounders of the modern era, especially in the shorter formats, acknowledged that the global explosion of T20 cricket, especially the franchise leagues, alongside international commitments has turned the game into a non-stop, year-round cycle. He noted that the physical demands are particularly severe on fast-bowling all-rounders, who must continuously balance high-int...