By Harshit
November 13, 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders have named former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their new assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026.
During his illustrious IPL career, Shane Watson represented three major franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings.
He has featured in 343 T20 matches worldwide, amassing an impressive 8,821 runs throughout his career.
He has represented Australia in 58 T20Is, 59 Tests, and 190 ODIs, scoring over 10,000 runs across all formats of international cricket.
The powerful all-rounder is regarded as one of Australia’s greatest players, known for his match-winning performances with both bat and ball.