Follow UsFor further strengthening of their coaching staff, Delhi Capitals have announced the appointment of Shane Watson as an assistant coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Watson will join the likes of Pravin Amre and Ajit Agarkar, who are also assistant coaches in the Delhi Capitals’ setup.
Australian all-rounder James Hopes continues to be Delhi’s bowling coach, as World Cup-winning skipper Ricky Ponting will return as the head coach of the Rishabh Pant-led side. The 40-year-old Watson, in a statement, showed his excitement of working under Ponting’s tutelage.
"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," Watson said in a statement issued by DC.
Winner of the inaugural IPL in 2008 ➡️ Winner of the 2018 IPL and Player of the Final ➡️ Joins Delhi Capitals as Assistant Coach to help in the quest for our first IPL title 🤩
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 15, 2022
Join us in giving @ShaneRWatson33 a hearty welcome 💙#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/EkCRcJpU4S
Watson, earlier was part of the Chennai Super Kings’ outfit, with whom he won the tournament in 2018, where he was also named as the Player of the Match in the final, for his 57-ball 117. Prior to that, the all-rounder also won the IPL with Rajasthan Royals, in the tournament’s inaugural edition.
"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.
Watson has 3875 runs and 92 wickets to his name in the IPL, and has often been hailed as one of the tournament’s best all-rounders owing to his consistency.
"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," he added.