Fact Check: Shane Watson's 'bleeding knee' picture from IPL final real or fake?

Social media is flooded with posts paying tribute to Shane Watson for his efforts during MI vs CSK match. But are these pictures real?

Some pictures showing bleeding knee of Shane Watson during the IPL finale clash between MI and CSK has gone viral. Social media users are claiming that Watson was badly injured during the match and got 6 stitches near his knee as he continued playing religiously despite the injury.

Social media is flooded with posts paying tribute to Shane Watson for his efforts during MI vs CSK match. But are these pictures real?

This is how you set examples for the next generation who are Watching the sport. Every action was by choice, not by chance. Take a bow @ShaneRWatson33. Proud fan of @ChennaiIPL forever. 💛 🦁 Shane Watson, Watto Man !! pic.twitter.com/hBd0Y8gjva

— Saravanan Hari 💛🦁🏏 ‏ (@CricSuperFan) May 13, 2019

Respect for Shane Watson has gone beyond roof. His left knee seems to be badly injured with blood flowing out. He still batted and dived in the last over. Admirable from Watto to put his body on line at 38 after suffering from injuries throughout his career 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/4yqeGoubk4

— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) May 13, 2019

Shane Watson batted with the bleeding knee even without telling anyone and almost won the game for CSK in finals. He got six stitches after the game. Sums up the dedication! 💛 pic.twitter.com/hOTCxy3cSf

— Bobgally (@Krishnan_Masi) May 13, 2019

It turns out that image is REAL! CSK from their official handle has also tweeted about the incident and cricketer Harbhajan Singh has also confirmed it according to a major news platform. Hats off to Shane Watson for his dedication for the game.

Here is the tweet by CSK

WHAT DEDICATION?! THIS IS GOD LEVEL! You are one of a kind, champ! #WattoMan #KNEEngaVeraLevel #WhistlePodu4Ever #Yellove #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/0e6SycCSAu

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 13, 2019