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IPL 2026: Having Watson, Russell As Coaches Is A Blessing, Says KKR All-rounder Ramandeep
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seam-bowling all-rounder Ramandeep Singh said working under Shane Watson and Andre Russell in the franchise’s coaching setup for IPL 2026 is a ‘blessing’, adding that he wants to soak in as many lessons as possible from the legendary all-rounders.
Watson has joined KKR as assistant coach while Russell has taken on the role of power coach. “Having them in the dugout is a blessing. I want to make the most of it and absorb as much as I can from them. I also hope I can emulate their success in the crucial, match-defining moments for the team,” said Ramandeep in a statement issued by the franchise on Thursday.
Ramandeep, 28, joined KKR in 2024 and was part of the side that lifted their third IPL trophy. Since then, he has scored 172 runs at a strike rate of 167.9 and taken six wickets. He also impressed in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, hitting 209 runs at a strike rate of 195 and claiming nine wickets in 10 matches for his state Punjab.
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