Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson is set to make a comeback to the IPL but this time for a different role. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Watson, who has performed for franchises like Rajasthan Royals, RCB and Chennai Super Kings, is anticipated to join Delhi Capitals as the assistant coach.<\/span><\/p>\n

As per a report, DC are eager on recruiting Watson in the coaching role following a suggestion from head coach Ricky Ponting. The report proposed that both parties have already concurred on terms and conditions as Watson will soon sign the agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Delhi-based franchise has diverted with Mohammad Kaif and Ajay Ratra, the assistant coaches from last season.\u00a0Kaif assisted in the role from 2019 whilst Ratra\u2019s stint was just for a single season (2021).<\/span><\/p>\n

DC made some intelligent moves in the IPL 2022 Auctions as they signed players David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur to vitalize their squad.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watson has abundance of experience of vanquishing the IPL title as a player with two teams – Rajasthan Royals (2008) and Chennai Super Kings (2018).<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from Watson, Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar is also expected to join Delhi Capitals as an assistant coach ahead of IPL 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Agarkar uniting Delhi Capitals also concludes hypothesizing that he may join the Indian team as a bowling consultant.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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