Kolkata, Oct. 30 -- Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) Champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on Thursday, announced Abhishek Nayar as the new head coach of the team.
Nayar succeeds Chandrakant Pandit following the conclusion of the IPL 2025 campaign.
Abhishek Nayar has been an integral part of the KKR setup for several years, having worked closely with the franchise's players as part of its support staff and academy structure.
Nayar's expertise and ability as a coach have been well established over the years. During his tenure as Assistant Coach of KKR, he played a vital role in shaping the growth of young talents.
Hailing from Mumbai, Nayar has been part of the KKR family since 2018 and is widely respected for his mentoring approa...