Kolkata Knight Riders Appoint Abhishek Nayar as Head Coach: A New Era Begins

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Abhishek Nayar as head coach for IPL 2026, replacing Chandrakant Pandit. Nayar has been with KKR since 2018 and will also coach UP Warriorz in WPL.

The Cricket Standard Desk

October 31, 2025

Abhishek Nayar announced as Kolkata Knight Riders head coach for IPL 2026, replacing Chandrakant Pandit after serving as assistant coach and KKR academy lead since 2018.