Former Chennai Super Kings' player and ex-Australian all-rounder Shane Watson took to Instagram to confirm that he will be linking up with Delhi Capitals as an assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League which is set to start from March 26.
Watson will get to share the dressing room with former teammate Ricky Ponting who is currently the head coach of the Delhi-based franchise. In the video post on Instagram, the 40-year-old said that he is excited to commence a new chapter in coaching as he can't wait to to be back in the dressing room with his teammate Ponting and learn from him.
"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. 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," Watson said.
“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,” he further added.
The Australain all-rounder has amassed 3875 runs and scalped 92 wickets in a total of 145 IPL matches. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals will take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians in their IPL opener on March 27.
Watson has over 7000 runs, and more than 200 wickets to his name in limited overs cricket, having represented Australia in 190 ODIs and 58 T20Is.
In the Indian Premier League, he has played for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings and won the title twice -- with RR in 2008 and with CSK in 2018.
Here is the full schedule of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2022:
March 27, Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, 3.30 PM, Brabourne – CCI
April 2, Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, 7.30 PM, MCA Stadium, Pune
April 7, Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, 7.30 PM, DY Patil Stadium
April 10, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals, 3.30 PM, Brabourne – CCI
April 16, Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 7.30 PM, Wankhede Stadium
April 20, Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings 7.30 PM, MCA Stadium, Pune
April 22, Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, 7.30 PM, MCA Stadium, Pune
April 28, Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 7.30 PM, Wankhede Stadium
May 1, Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants, 3.30 PM, Wankhede Stadium
May 5, Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 7.30 PM, Brabourne – CCI
May 8, Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 7.30 PM, DY Patil Stadium
May 11, Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals, 7.30 PM, DY Patil Stadium
May 16, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 7.30 PM, DY Patil Stadium
May 21, Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, 7.30 PM, Wankhede Stadium
Delhi Capitals' full squad: Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Anrich Nortje, David Warner, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Srikar Bharat, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Mandeep Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ashwin Hebbar, Sarfaraz Khan, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell, Pravin Dubey, Lungisani Ngidi, Tim Seifert, Vicky Ostwal.
