Australian all-rounder Shane Watson insists he is not embarrassed by his behaviour during the third Test against the West Indies at the WACA.

He claims he had been provoked by opposition skipper Chris Gayle ahead of the celebration which cost him 15 per cent of his match fee.

Watson has drawn plenty of criticism for his reaction to his dismissal of Gayle in the second innings of the third Test, stamping joyously on the ground and staring at the West Indian skipper while celebrating with his team-mates.

While he admits his actions were over the top, he does not believe he embarrassed himself and said that it was just a reflection of his passion.

"I'm not embarrassed. I am very passionate in the way I play. There's no doubt that what did happen is raw emotion. Because of the situation and the build-up that was there, but I'm not embarrassed," Watson said.

"Just from seeing the footage, it doesn't look ideal, there's no doubt about that. But also, people don't understand the full story as well, that's the reason why it's nice to give my side of the story."

Watson said Gayle had repeatedly niggled him in the lead-up to the incident, suggesting he was looking forward to dispatching the all-rounder to the various parts of the ground.

"There was a bit of build-up to it," Watson said.

"It's always nice to get Chris Gayle out. He's obviously one of the most devastating batsmen in the world at the moment.

"He definitely let me know that he was keen from me to come on and bowl, leading up to that. It was very nice to get him out first ball and that was the catalyst for me celebrating the way I did.

"I normally don't celebrate to that extent when I get someone out, but when he baits me, talking about wanting me to come on to bowl to take me down, it's always nice to get the upper hand."

When asked about Watson's celebration after the match, Gayle simply said that he did not expect anything better from the Australian. Watson said he was unsure what that statement meant, but recognised he is an extremely competitive and passionate person.

"I don't know exactly what he meant by that to be honest. It's one of those things that happens on a cricket field, when the game's on the line and unfortunately I did celebrate a little too much at that time," he said.

"It's one of those things when you are competing so hard and there is a fair bit of banter that had gone on previously, there had been quite a big build-up to it as well, it's just one of those things where I know there is a line and you've got to make sure that you don't cross it.

"It's something that I'm continuing to develop as a player and a person as well."

Celebrations such as Watson's would have hardly raised an eyebrow in the 1970s and 1980s when batsman and bowlers were often at each other's throats and verbal confrontations, especially between the West Indies and Australia, were common.

But Watson said the culture around gamesmanship had changed and that players needed to adapt to the new standards.

He said: "It has changed a bit. The scrutiny that's on us with the cameras, with the extent of what's reported in the media as well. I think it has changed when you consider some of the footage you see from the 70s and 80s.

"I understand that, and I know that's where I've got to continue to develop and understand that's where the game is at at the moment and to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep everyone happy."

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