Shane Watson
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson is out of the race to become the head coach of Pakistan. Earlier there were reports in media reports that Watson could be made the head coach of the Pakistani team. But now these news have come to a complete stop. Watson is the coach of Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League.
Shane Watson will not become coach
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Shane Watson was excited to work with the PCB. But Watson has decided to honor his existing coaching and commentary deal for now. Watson has a coaching role in Major League Cricket with the San Francisco Unicorns, in addition to a commentary deal in the IPL and his role with the Quetta Gladiators.
Pakistan will play T20 series in April
Pakistan has to play a five-match T20 series against New Zealand on home soil. But Pakistan does not have a coach. Pakistan also has to play a T20 match against England in May before the T20 World Cup in June. Reports suggest that Watson was offered around US$2 million by the PCB. But it is understood that the PCB’s financial offer played no role in Watson’s decision to step down.
He is the coach of Quetta Gladiators.
Shane Watson became the coach of Quetta Gladiators last year. Even before PSL 2024, the Quetta team had made Riley Russo the captain in place of Sarfaraz Ahmed. This year, under the coaching of Watson, the Quetta team performed well and the team qualified for the playoffs. But in Eliminator-1 the team had to face defeat against Islamabad United.
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