[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]In a significant development leading up to the highly anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL), former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has been named the head coach of the Quetta Gladiators for the upcoming 2024 edition, marking the team’s first coaching change since the inception of the tournament.
Prior to the official announcement of Shane Watson as head coach, the Quetta Gladiators sparked intrigue on social media by posting a challenge to followers with the caption, ‘Can You Guess?’
NEW: Shane Watson to take over as Quetta Gladiators head coach
— Danyal Rasool (@Danny61000) December 6, 2023
Initial reports had hinted at Shane Watson joining the Quetta Gladiators as head coach, and the latest confirmation from Cricinfo has now solidified this news.
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Watson, who previously played in the Pakistan Super League for both Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators, concluded his PSL journey with the Gladiators.
Before Shane Watson’s appointment, Quetta Gladiators had revealed that Moin Khan would serve as the Team Director, transitioning from his previous role as head coach.
🛬🔜 #GladiatorArrival 👀
Can you guess💭#Homecoming #PurpleForce pic.twitter.com/x7v62QybhD
— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) December 6, 2023
Moin Khan, an integral figure in the Gladiators coaching setup since the inaugural season of the PSL, took on this new role after eight years as head coach.
During Moin Khan’s tenure as head coach, the team achieved significant success, winning the championship title in 2019 and securing the runner-up position twice. This period underscored a sustained and remarkable period of success and growth for the Gladiators under his guidance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
