Abhishek Nayar appointed Kolkata Knight Riders head coach ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Abhishek Nayar as their head coach for the 2026 IPL season. This follows Chandu Pandit's departure after a challenging season. Nayar, a long-time associate of the franchise, has been instrumental in developing talent. He previously served as assistant coach and talent scout. Nayar was part of the support staff during KKR's 2024 title win.