Delhi Capitals announce Shane Watson as new Assistant Coach

Mumbai: JSW-GMR co-owned Delhi Capitals at this time introduced former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their new Assistant Coach for the upcoming season of the TATA Indian Premier League. The 40-year-old joins the DC teaching workers comprising Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach), Ajit Agarkar (Assistant Coach) and James Hopes (Bowling Coach).

On his appointment, Watson mentioned, “The IPL, the perfect T20 match on the earth. I’ve obtained unimaginable recollections as a participant, to start with with Rajasthan Royals successful it in 2008, led by the unimaginable man Shane Warne, RCB after which CSK. I’ve obtained unimaginable recollections as a participant, and now teaching alternatives. It’s come to have the ability to work beneath the nice Ricky Ponting. He was an incredible chief as a captain, and now to have the ability to coach beneath him. He is likely one of the greatest coaches on the earth now. So, for me to have the ability to study the ropes beneath Ricky, I’m actually excited.”

“With Delhi Capitals, they obtained nice squad, now’s the time to win their first title. I’m tremendous pumped to recover from there, work with the boys, assist them out as a lot as I can and hopefully, we are able to win the primary title. Can’t wait to recover from there,” he added.

Thought-about the most effective all-rounders in white ball cricket, Watson has been part of two of Australia’s World Cup successful campaigns within the 50 over format – in 2007 & 2015. On the 2012 T20 World Cup, he was named Participant of the Match. Having represented his nation in 190 ODIs and 58 T20Is, Watto has over 7000 runs, and greater than 200 wickets to his title in restricted overs cricket. 

Within the Indian Premier League, the Queenslander has performed for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Tremendous Kings, having gained the title twice – with RR in 2008, and with CSK in 2018. Watson has 3875 runs and 92 wickets to his title within the IPL, and has typically been hailed as one of many match’s greatest all-rounders owing to his consistency.