First photos of Matilda Watson revealed

Australia allrounder Shane Watson and his wife, Lee, have released some beautiful pictures of their baby girl Matilda Victoria Watson, who was born on Saturday. Matilda is a younger sister to her two-year-old brother Will.

Watson, who links up with the Australian team in the West Indies tonight but will miss the opening match of the tour against the President’s XI, posted the images on his website and social media channels.

“Introducing our gorgeous daughter Matilda Victoria Watson,” the Watsons posted with the images.

“There are no words to describe the love we have for our beautiful little girl. 

“Will is exceeding expectations with his big brother duties and adores his little sister.”

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Photo: Will Watson with his new sister, Matilda // @ShaneRWatson33

The exciting news capped off a busy period for Watson, who returned home to Australia after the Rajasthan Royals were knocked out of the Indian Premier League finals race last Wednesday. 

On Friday, the 33-year-old was announced as the Sydney Thunder’s latest signing for the next three seasons of the KFC T20 Big Bash League. 

Meanwhile, Watson’s Australia teammate Ryan Harris and his wife Cherie also welcomed a new addition to their family today.

The popular paceman tweeted the news of the birth.

Harris is bypassing the West Indies tour as he prepares for Australia’s tour of the United Kingdom, where the team will look to retain the Ashes against a rejuvenated England.