Shane Watson's Family

Last Modified Feb 3, 2023 11:31 IST
RelationshipName
FatherBob Watson
MotherBarb Watson
SisterNicole Watson
WifeLee Furlong Watson
SonWilliam Watson
DaughterMatilda Victoria Watson

Shane Watson is a former Australian cricketer who also captained his country in international matches. Currently, he works as a cricket commentator and runs his cricket-kit-selling company called T20 Stars. The legendary Australian all-rounder was born to Bob and Barb Watson on June 17, 1981, in Ipswich, Queensland.

Being an all-rounder, Watson bowled right-arm medium pace and batted right-handed. He represented Australia in many World Cup events and participated in multiple T20 leagues across the globe.

Table of Contents

  1. Shane Watson’s Father
  2. Shane Watson's Mother
  3. Shane Watson’s Sister
  4. Shane Watson’s Wife
  5. Shane Watson's Son
  6. Shane Watson's Daughter

Shane Watson’s Father

Shane Watson's Father
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Shane Watson is very close to his father Bob. In one of his tweets after becoming a father, Shane wrote that he finally understood fatherhood having become a father himself.

Former Australia coach Mickey Arthur suspended Shane Watson and three other Australian cricketers for not doing their homework properly during the Indian tour of 2013. Bob Watson backed Mickey’s decision and said he was the right man for the job.

Shane Watson with his Father
Image source: Shane Watson's Facebook

Shane Watson's Mother

Shane Watson's Parents
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Shane Watson’s mother’s name is Barb Watson. She has attended her son’s cricket matches at the stadium. Barb is a mother of two kids - Shane and Nicole.

Barb’s mother Ritchie passed away when Watson was in the United Arab Emirates, playing for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020.

Shane Watson with his Family
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Shane Watson’s Sister

Shane Watson has a sister named Nicole. Not much details about Nicole are available anywhere. Interestingly, not a single photo of the brother-sister duo is available on the internet.

Shane Watson’s Wife

Shane Watson with his child and his wife
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Shane Watson is married to Fox Sports Presenter Lee Furlong. She was born on August 24, 1986. Lee tied the knot with Shane on May 29, 2010.

She has a degree in mass communications and journalism to her name. Lee used to play tennis in her childhood days. She even watched football games with her father.

According to Stars Unfolded, Lee wakes up at 3:30 AM six times a week and is very concerned about her fitness. She is the managing director of Watson Promotions Pvt. Ltd.

Shane Watson with his wife Lee
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Shane Watson's Son

Shane Watson with his kids
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Shane Watson and Lee welcomed their son William in March 2013. William has gained a lot of popularity among Indian cricket fans. He has attended the Chennai Super Kings’ matches at the stadium and was once spotted wearing a jersey with MS Dhoni written on the back.

Shane Watson with his son
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Shane Watson's Daughter

Shane Watson spotted with her Daughter
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Shane Watson and Lee Furlong also have a daughter named Matilda Victoria Watson. She was born in 2015 and is two years younger than William.

The Watsons announced her arrival via a special tweet, saying that they had no words to describe their love for their new-born daughter.

Shane Watson with her Daughter
Image source: Twimg.com

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