Delhi Capitals announce Shane Watson as new Assistant Coach
Delhi Capitals announce Shane Watson as new Assistant Coach

Former Australia National Cricket Team all-rounder Shane Watson has been officially named as the new Assistant Coach of Delhi Capitals (DC) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Watson has played for the teams like Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League. Also, he has won two championships as a player, first with Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and then with Chennai Super Kings in 2018.

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Shane Watson and MS Dhoni for CSK (CSK Twitter)
Shane Watson and MS Dhoni for CSK (CSK Twitter)

Watson, who has scored 3875 runs and bagged 92 wickets in the IPL, will be joining the DC coaching staff comprising Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach), Ajit Agarkar (Assistant Coach) and James Hopes (Bowling Coach).

While talking about his appointment, Watson said that the Indian Premier League is the best T20 tournament in the world and he had enjoyed his time as a player with three different teams. He added that he is excited to work under Ricky Ponting, who is one of the best coaches in the world.

Shane Watson
Shane Watson (Image Credit: Twitter)

The IPL, the best T20 tournament in the world. I’ve got incredible memories as a player, first of all with Rajasthan Royals winning it in 2008, led by the incredible man Shane Warne, RCB and then CSK. I’ve got incredible memories as a player, and now coaching opportunities.

“It’s come to be able to work under the great Ricky Ponting. He was an amazing leader as a captain, and now to be able to coach under him. He is one of the best coaches in the world now. So, for me to be able to learn the ropes under Ricky, I am really excited,” Shane Watson said as quoted by Delhi Capitals (DC).

With Delhi Capitals, they got great squad, now is the time to win their first title – Shane Watson

Shane Watson. Photo- Wikipedia
Shane Watson. Photo- Wikipedia

Former Australian all-rounder further said that the Delhi Capitals have got a great squad for the 15th edition of the tournament and now it’s time for them to win their maiden Indian Premier League title.

With Delhi Capitals, they got great squad, now is the time to win their first title. I am super pumped to get over there, work with the boys, help them out as much as I can and hopefully, we can win the first title. Can’t wait to get over there,” he added.

Delhi Capitals have been performing really well in the last couple of seasons of the Indian Premier League, however, they have failed to win their maiden title. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant and in the presence of some world-class players, Delhi Capitals will be looking forward to winning their maiden title in the upcoming season of the cash-rich league.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is all set to begin from March 26 to May 29. All the games of the league stage will be played in Maharashtra across 4 different venues including Wankhede Stadium, Dy Patil Stadium, Brabourne Stadium and Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

20 matches each will be played at the Wankhede Stadium and the Dy Patil Stadium while 15 games each will be played at the Brabourne Stadium and the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

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