Laidback Watson enjoying new Ashes role

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LONDON, Aug 13 (AFP): Australia's Shane Watson believes taking a more relaxed approach is the secret to his success in the unaccustomed role of Ashes opener.
Watson had never previously batted above six in a Test before he was promoted to open the batting ahead of out of form Phillip Hughes in the third Test against England.
The 27-year-old all-rounder has responded impressively with three half-centuries in as many visits to the crease as Australia hit back to level the series at 1-1 ahead of next week's final Test at The Oval.
Watson admits he was so fired up to succeed in the past that his confidence would take a major dent if he didn't live up to expectations.
But moving to the unfamiliar opening role allowed Watson to have a more laidback attitude because little was expected of him.