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Shane Watson named KKR's assistant coach

Thursday, 13-Nov-2025, 08:24 AM
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After a hiatus from the Indian Premier League’s coaching circuit, former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson is set to re‐enter the fray. The three-time World Cup winner is set to take on the role of assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026.

Originally he joined IPL coaching in 2022 when he accepted an assistant coach role with the Delhi Capitals under head coach Ricky Ponting. Watson carries immense experience having represented Australia in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T20Is, piling up more than 10,000 runs and taking over 280 wickets across formats. At KKR, Watson will work with Abhishek Nayar, who was recently appointed the side's head coach.

"We are thrilled to welcome Shane Watson to the KKR family. His experience as a player and coach at the highest level will add immense value to our team culture and preparation. His understanding of the T20 format is world-class, and we look forward to his contributions both on and off the field," KKR CEO Venky Mysore said.

Shane Watson expressed his excitement about joining the side.

“It’s a great honour to be part of a franchise as iconic as Kolkata Knight Riders. I’ve always admired the passion of KKR fans and the team’s commitment to excellence. I’m eager to work closely with the coaching group and players to help bring another title to Kolkata," Watson said.

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