In what can be called a major development, Shane Watson is set to join Delhi Capitals as the assistant coach for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The former Australian all-rounder is one of the most prolific performers in the league’s history, having scored 3874 runs and taken 92 wickets in the competition. Having last played for Chennai Super Kings, Watson retired from professional cricket after the 2020 edition and has been an active commentator since then.

However, it has now been learnt that Delhi Capitals, who have qualified for the playoffs in the last three seasons, have bagged his services in the coaching department. It must be noted that the Delhi-based franchise has parted ways with Mohammad Kaif and Ajay Ratra, the assistant coaches from last season. Besides Watson, former Indian pacer Ajit Agarkar is also being tipped to be another assistant coach.

Team India’s schedule is jam-packed en route to the T20 World Cup 2022. As per the latest developments, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to induct three more white-ball overseas tours between the tour of England in July and the T20 World Cup in October-November. During their stay in UK, India are also scheduled to meet Ireland in a one-off T20I.

Meanwhile, India will host Sri Lanka in three T20Is and two Test matches in their latest assignment, which gets underway on February 24. The series will be followed by the two-month long Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, which would see 10 teams in action. The Men in Blue will then host South Africa in five T20Is before flying off to England.

The Three Lions will host India in a one-off rescheduled Test, three ODIs and as many T20Is. As per a report in the Times of India, India will be tour West Indies, Zimbabwe and participate in Asia Cup in UAE as preparation for the T20 World Cup, which is due to start on October 16. With so many fixtures in schedule, bio-bubble fatigue would be a massive factor.
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