India, Nov. 14 -- After appointing Shane Watson as the assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 edition, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have now brought Tim Southee on board as the latest addition to the backroom staff. The former New Zealand pacer has been appointed as the new bowling coach, replacing Bharat Arun, who is now with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

The 36-year-old is no stranger to KKR as he was a part of the team's squad for three editions of the tournament from 2021 to 2023. Southee, one of the greatest pacers to come out of New Zealand, had announced his retirement from international cricket in December 2024.

Southee represented the BlackCaps for more than 15 years. He played 107 Tests, 161 ODI...