On Tuesday, the Delhi Capitals (DC) officially appointed former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson as their new assistant coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. He will be joining the coaching staff comprising Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach), Ajit Agarkar (Assistant Coach) and James Hopes (Bowling Coach).

On his appointment, as per the quotes in NDTV, Shane Watson said: “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. 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.”

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He further added, “He was an amazing leader as a captain, and now to be able to coach under him. 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. 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.”

Considered one of the best all-rounders in limited-overs cricket, Shane Watson has been a part of two of Australia’s World Cup-winning campaigns in the 50 over format — in 2007 and 2015. In the IPL, he played for Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and has won the title twice – with RR in 2008, and with CSK in 2018.

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Delhi Capitals will be commencing their skipper on March 27 against the Mumbai Indians (MI). They are placed in Group A alongside Mumbai, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).