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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced that former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will be their assistant coach for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. KKR’s CEO Venky Mysore welcomed Watson to the team and said that his experience will help the franchise perform even better in the next season.
Shane Watson Joins KKR as a Assistant Coach
KKR has added Shane Watson to their coaching staff to bring more international experience and cricket knowledge to the team. Watson will work closely with head coach Abhishek Nayar. The team believes that his skills as a player and coach will help them win their fourth IPL title.
Watson shared his happiness after joining KKR and said,
“I’m honoured to join such an iconic team like Kolkata Knight Riders. I’ve always loved how passionate KKR fans are. I’m excited to work with the coaches and players to bring another trophy to Kolkata.”
What a day, Watt-o Knight! ?
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) November 13, 2025
Welcome to the Family, @ShaneRWatson33 ? pic.twitter.com/hpOclOv7LA
Shane Watson’s Cricket Career
Shane Watson is one of the most successful all-rounders in cricket history. He played 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T20 Internationals for Australia, scoring over 10,000 runs and taking more than 280 wickets. He was also part of Australia’s 2007 and 2015 World Cup-winning teams.
In the IPL, Watson played from 2008 to 2020 and appeared in 145 matches, hitting four centuries. He was known for his powerful batting and match-winning performances, especially his brilliant century in the 2018 IPL Final for Chennai Super Kings.
What KKR CEO Said
KKR CEO Venky Mysore said,
“We are very happy to welcome Shane Watson to the KKR family. His experience as both a player and a coach will be a big help to our team. He understands T20 cricket very well and will add great value to our players.”
Eden Gardens, get ready to welcome your assistant coach @ShaneRWatson33 ??@VenkyMysore ?️ pic.twitter.com/pOZAT7ds53
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) November 13, 2025
KKR’s IPL Record
KKR is one of the top teams in IPL history, having won the title three times - in 2012, 2014, and 2024. They were also runners-up in 2021. With Watson joining Abhishek Nayar in the coaching setup, the team will aim to win their fourth IPL trophy in 2026.
KKR fans are excited about this move, and everyone is hoping that Watson’s experience will guide the team to another successful season.
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