Delhi Capitals support staff: Delhi Capitals have roped in former Australian all-rounder as the assistant coach for IPL 2022.
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Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has confirmed that he will be joining the Delhi Capitals as their assistant coach for the upcoming 15th season of the Indian Premier League.
Watson, 40, will reunite with former Australia captain and current DC head coach Ricky Ponting. Capitals already have a couple of assistant coaches in former Indian cricketers Ajit Agarkar and Pravin Amre.
Watson shared a video message on social media platform Instagram to confirm the development. In the videos, Watson expressed his excitement to work alongside Ponting and believes that Delhi can win the title this time around. Watson also called IPL the best tournament in the world.
“Really excited to share the news that I will be leaving for India this week to begin a role as assistant coach of Delhi Capitals. Can’t wait to be back in the change rooms with my great mate Ricky Ponting,” Watson said in a post on Instagram.
“Now is the time for Delhi Capitals to win their first title. They have a great squad.”.
Shane Watson IPL record
Watson is considered one of the most decorated all-rounders of IPL history. He has scored 3,874 runs at an average of 30.99, whereas he also has 92 wickets in his kitty. He has scored four centuries (including one in IPL 2018 final) and 21 half-centuries in his IPL career.
Watson won IPL 2008 with Rajasthan Royals and IPL 2018 with Chennai Super Kings. He played a crucial part in both of the campaigns. In 2008, he scored 472 runs and scalped 17 wickets with the ball, whereas in 2018, he scored 555 runs and scalped six wickets. Watson was adjudged the MVP of the IPL 2008 season.
Delhi Capitals support staff name latest
Head Coach – Ricky Ponting
Assistant Coach – Ajit Agarkar, Shane Watson & Pravin Amre
Fast Bowling Coach – James Hopes
Physio – Patrick Farhart
Assistant Physio – Dhananjay Kaushik
Team Analyst – Sriram Somayajula
