US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
IPL 2026 team news: KKR appoints Shane Watson as assistant coach
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson joins KKR's coaching staff to enhance team strategy after their 2024 IPL title win, bringing over 10,000 international runs.
- Kolkata Knight Riders appointed Shane Watson as assistant coach for the upcoming season, joining a new coaching unit led by Abhishek Nayar, head coach appointed last week.
- Support staff turnover at KKR saw senior coaches Chandrakant Pandit and Bharat Arun leave, prompting a revamp following Abhishek Nayar's appointment as head coach last week.
- A seasoned IPL performer, Shane Watson played 145 IPL matches and won titles with Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, while representing Australia in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs and 58 T20Is.
- KKR officials praised Shane Watson's experience, saying it will add immense value to team culture and preparation, while Watson said he wants to work closely with the group to `help bring another title to Kolkata`.
- Previously, Watson served as an assistant coach at Delhi Capitals under Ricky Ponting and now joins KKR support staff while mentor Dwayne Bravo remains part of the setup.
Insights by Ground AI
14 Articles
14 Articles
IPL 2026: Shane Watson joins Kolkata Knight Riders as assistant coach
Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Australian legend Shane Watson as their new assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026. Watson brings vast T20 experience and joins Abhishek Nayar’s coaching setup as KKR aims to return to title-winning form.
·India
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources14
Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
R 43%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
