Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders has appointed Shane Watson as its assistant coach for the upcoming season.
The former Australian all-rounder, who has previously worked as assistant coach for Delhi Capitals under Ricky Ponting, will now join the new coaching unit led by Abhishek Nayar.
Watson represented Australia in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T20 Internationals, amassing over 10,000 international runs and taking more than 280 wickets across formats.
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He has also enjoyed a successful IPL career spanning 12 years (2008-2020), with 145 matches and four centuries to his name, while also winning the title twice, with Rajasthan Royals in 2008 and Chennai Super Kings in 2018
Speaking on his appointment, Watson said, “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.”
Published on Nov 13, 2025
