Shane Watson Eager to Collaborate with Cameron Green for IPL 2026 KKR Team
Shane Watson, the assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, spoke to media at Eden Gardens on March 20, 2026. He outlined his plans ahead of the IPL 2026 season.
Watson said he looks forward to working closely with Australia all-rounder Cameron Green. He stressed the importance of daily coaching and individual support for Green.
Lead-up to the season
KKR begin their campaign in Mumbai on March 29. The opening match pits the three-time champions against five-time winners Mumbai Indians.
Watson on Cameron Green
Watson described his arrival at KKR as an exciting development. He pointed to the chance to help Green grow as a key reason for his enthusiasm.
Watson noted prior conversations with Green over several years. He said hands-on coaching will allow the team to back Green’s ambitions.
Green was acquired last year for ₹25.20 crores. Watson recalled Green’s stint with Mumbai Indians and his strong showing in the 2023 edition.
Watson expects Green to be fearless in T20 cricket. He believes the high price tag will not hamper Green’s freedom in a new role.
Training reports from the weeks before the tournament have impressed the coaching staff. Watson said Green’s work ethic suggests he will adapt quickly.
Watson’s working relationship
Shane Watson said he is eager to collaborate with Cameron Green as part of the KKR setup for IPL 2026. He emphasized support over pressure.
KKR squad for IPL 2026
- Ajinkya Rahane (captain)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Anukul Roy
- Navdeep Saini
- Manish Pandey
- Ramandeep Singh
- Rinku Singh
- Rovman Powell
- Sunil Narine
- Umran Malik
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Cameron Green
- Finn Allen
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Tejasvi Singh
- Kartik Tyagi
- Prashant Solanki
- Rahul Tripathi
- Tim Seifert
- Sarthak Ranjan
- Daksh Kamra
- Rachin Ravindra
- Akash Deep
- Blessing Muzarabani
Filmogaz.com reported these remarks and the squad details. The story was published on March 29, 2026.
