Australian coaches have found great success in the IPL. Many of the best coaches going around now hail from the nation. Hence, in this regard, a few could get a chance as a coach in the next season. Here, we take a look at the list of three Australians who can become a Head Coach in IPL 2026.
Coaches like Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting and Darren Lehmann have won the IPL. A few more could join the list in the coming years.
1) Matthew Mott
It would be a bold decision for any side because his recent form as a coach has been poor. However, he has a winning pedigree, and it needs to be noted that he is a T20 World Cup-winning coach. Now, he has gained some experience in the IPL with his presence at the Delhi Capitals camp in IPL 2025. Hence, he could be a choice.
2) Shane Watson can become a Head Coach in IPL 2026
Watto is now a full-time T20 coach, with gigs across various continents. Considering he is a modern T20 coach with a fresh template, teams could be interested in his services. Franchises like KKR and LSG could be looking for some young names and hence, Watson can be an option for the side.
3) Simon Katich
Katich has been doing well in many T20 leagues. He has experience in the IPL, as well. A quality cricketer at his team, he brings in a vision that can suit the long-term interests of a team. Hence, he is on this list.
