Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have reportedly chosen Abhishek Nayar as their head coach starting from IPL 2026. According to The Indian Express, the franchise informed Nayar of their decision last week, with a formal announcement expected shortly.
After a disappointing IPL 2025 season, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are making major changes, particularly in their coaching staff.
The franchise has parted ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit and is now searching for a replacement, with Abhishek Nayar, a close associate of former Indian captain Rohit Sharma, emerging as a leading candidate.
Nayar has a long association with KKR, serving as assistant coach from 2018 to 2024. He also had a stint as head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders and briefly worked with Team India after IPL 2024, though he left following a challenging tour of Australia.
Abhishek Nayar has also trained top players such as Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Rinku Singh, Dinesh Karthik, and Varun Chakravarthy, helping refine their games.
Under his guidance, Rohit Sharma has shown improved fitness and performance post-IPL 2025, while Rahul has also been in good form since their training sessions.
