Shane Watson has two World Cups and as many Champions Trophy titles to his name. Image: GLYN KIRK / AFP
2014, the year Phil Hughes passed away from a cerebral haemorrhage after being struck by a bouncer, was a watershed moment for former cricketer Shane Watson. Following Hughes' death, the Australian allrounder began to fear fast bowling for the first time in his life. Watson knew furious pace could leave him injured, with bruises, fractures, what have you. "But after Phil's death, I thought the next ball from a fast bowler had the chance to have that impact on my life as well," he says. "From that moment on, my performances against fast bowling just spiralled and brought me to a point where I was going to retire."