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Ashes 2013: Shane Watson Hit By 88mph Stuart Broad Delivery (PICTURES)

Walloped At 88mph
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Australia batsman Shane Watson was struck by a vicious 88mph Stuart Broad delivery en route to his Ashes century at the Oval.

Opening at three for the first time this series, Watson punished nervous England debutants Simon Kerrigan and Chris Woakes in the morning session before Broad returned.

The bête noire of Aussies this summer, it was apt that Broad should be the one to offer an expert bodyline homage when he caught Watson below his left ear.

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Only this morning the Australia coach, Darren Lehmann, admitted he was still seething Broad didn't walk after a clear edge during his match-changing innings at Trent Bridge in the first Test.

Broad, unflustered by more Aussie backbiting, immediately called for the physio as Watson wilted and removed his helmet.

Stuart Broad hits Shane Watson
England v Australia: 5th Investec Ashes Test - Day One(01 of14)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia grimaces after being hit by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia holds his head after being hit by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia is struck on the head by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia is struck on the head by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia reacts after being hit by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia is struck by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia holds his head after being hit by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Australia: 5th Investec Ashes Test - Day One(08 of14)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia is struck on the head by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Shane Watson of Australia is struck on the head by a delivery from Stuart Broad of England during day one of the 5th Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at the Kia Oval on August 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Australia's Shane Watson reacts after being hit on the head off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad during day one of the Fifth Investec Ashes Test match at The Kia Oval, London. (credit:PA)
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Australia's Shane Watson receives attention after being hit on the head off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad during day one of the Fifth Investec Ashes Test match at The Kia Oval, London. (credit:PA)
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Australia's Shane Watson reacts after being hit on the head off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad during day one of the Fifth Investec Ashes Test match at The Kia Oval, London. (credit:PA)
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Australia's Shane Watson reacts after being hit on the head off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad during day one of the Fifth Investec Ashes Test match at The Kia Oval, London. (credit:PA)
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Australia's Shane Watson reacts after being hit on the head off the bowling of England's Stuart Broad during day one of the Fifth Investec Ashes Test match at The Kia Oval, London. (credit:PA)

Following a brief pause for treatment, the 32-year-old resumed his innings and reached his first century of the series off 114 balls.

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