Delhi Capitals have named Shane Watson as their assistant coach for the Indian Premier League 2022. Watson will join a team comprising of two other assistant coaches in Pravin Amre and Ajit Agarkar, bowling coach James Hopes, and head coach Ricky Ponting.
'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,' reacted Watson.
As a player, Watson played a crucial role in Rajasthan Royals' triumph in the IPL 2008. He was named Player of the Tournament that season. Since then, he has also represented Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings. In 145 T20s, Watson scored 3,874 runs and claimed 92 wickets.
'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.