Quetta Gladiators Wednesday named former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson as the new head coach of ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine.

"The Quetta Gladiators owner and the team management has decided to appoint Former Australian all-rounder and Gladiators’ best run-getter in the PSL, Shane Watson as head coach of the team," the franchise announced in a statement.

"Watson had an illustrious career as an all-rounder for Australia, having won the World Cup in 2007 and 2015. Watson played a vital role in Gladiators successful campaign in the PSL championship 2019," the statement added.

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Gladiators elevated previous head coach of team Moin Khan to the position of Team Director from head coach.

Watson, 42, retired from all cricket in 2020. He joined IPL franchise Delhi Capitals as assistant coach in 2022, serving alongside his former Australia team-mate Ricky Ponting. Earlier this year, he was appointed head coach of Major League Cricket franchise San Francisco Unicorns.