Kolkata, Jan. 21 -- Former wicketkeeper-batter Dishant Yagnik has been appointed as the fielding coach of the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition on Wednesday, according to a release.

The 42-year-old has played 50 First-Class matches, scoring 1754 runs in 83 innings at an average of 24.70. Yagnik has made one century and nine half-centuries.

In List A cricket, the former wicketkeeper-batter has notched up 945 runs in 41 matches and 40 innings at an average of 25.54. Yagnik made two centuries and four half-centuries.

The left-handed batter scored 662 runs in 56 matches and 46 innings in T20 cricket, along with three half-centuries.

He also made appearances for the Rajas...