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Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson appointed as Super Coach
The former Australia international will help Kabuni turn video, biomechanics and performance data into simple coaching feedback for developing cricketers.
- On Friday, April 17, 2026, UK-based sports technology company Kabuni announced the appointment of former Australian international cricketer Shane Watson as its first Super Coach, aiming to bridge grassroots and elite cricket training.
- Founded in 2025 by London entrepreneur Nimesh Patel, the AI-powered platform seeks to democratize coaching; Patel stated the goal is to "put a professional coach in every player's kitbag."
- Watson, who represented Australia more than 300 times, will translate elite experience into actionable coaching insights using the platform's "1% improvement" approach that delivers clear, practical feedback.
- Watson will explore how technology supports players' decision-making and responses under pressure, noting "Cricket is a game of small margins" and that Kabuni simplifies improvement for players at any level.
- Kabuni is developing an AI-powered mental performance coach modeled as a digital twin of Watson, designed to guide players through high-stakes moments and build the resilience needed to perform.
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Shane Watson Joins Kabuni: Revolutionizing Cricket with AI Tech
Former cricket star Shane Watson joins Kabuni platform as a Super Coach blending AI and cricketing expertise. This partnership enhances cricket training by providing data-driven insights and real-world experience, making high-quality coaching accessible to all players. Kabuni's innovative technology focuses on personalized improvements and mental performance coaching.
Kabuni Secures Shane Watson as Super Coach, Reinforces Ambition to Transform Global Cricket Training - The Tribune
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17: Kabuni, the AI-powered sports technology platform redefining cricket training, today announced the appointment of former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as one of its Super Coaches, marking a significant step forward in its mission to make world-class coaching accessible to players at every level.
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Kabuni Secures Shane Watson as Super Coach, Reinforces Ambition to Transform Global Cricket Training
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17: Kabuni, the AI-powered sports technology platform redefining cricket training, today announced the appointment of former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as one of its Super Coaches, marking a significant step forward in its mission to make world-class coaching accessible to players at every level.
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