Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Shane Watson took the field against Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2020 despite the demise of his grandmother in Australia two days before the match. He revealed it during a YouTube show 'TheDebrief'.

Last season, Watson batted throughout the innings in the final match against Mumbai Indians even though his knee was bleeding. No wonder CSK skipper MS Dhoni likes to back the Aussie batsman so much.

"My grandma (mother of my mother) passed away on Wednesday. I want to send my love to my family back at home and I know how incredible mom was my grandmother to my mom. My heart goes out to my family at home. I'm sorry that I can't be there right now. My love goes to you," he said.

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Watson scored 14 off 16 in the match against DC which CSK lost by 44 runs on Friday. 

The 39-year-old also paid tribute to former Australia batsman Dean Jones, who passed away due to a massive cardiac arrest in Mumbai. He was part of the IPL 2020 commentary panel for Star Sports.

"I'm shattered that such a person isn't with us anymore. In the last four years, I got to know him very well. He was also my coach at Islamabad United for two years. I got to know him very well after I stopped playing for Australia. Jones always wanted to learn more and get better," Watson said.

"He always pushed the limits to get better. Another thing for which I adored him was that he cared for other people. He wanted to give back to people who weren't as fortunate as he was. My heart goes out to Jones' family and Brett Lee, who did every possible thing to keep the great man alive," he added.

(With the Inputs from IANS)