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Minutes after MI’s cheeky ‘(K)night’ post on Rohit Sharma, KKR announce Abhishek Nayar as their new head coach | Cricket News

Minutes after MI’s cheeky ‘(K)night’ post on Rohit Sharma, KKR announce Abhishek Nayar as their new head coach | Cricket News

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Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday officially announced Abhishek Nayar as their new head coach, as was reported by The Indian Express on October 26. Interestingly, though, the three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions’ social media post announcing the development came about 15 minutes after Mumbai Indians cheekily indicated that their veteran former captain Rohit Sharma is not leaving the team. MI attached a picture of Rohit Sharma in their post and said: “Sun will rise tomorrow again ye confirm hai but at (K)night… mushkil hi nahi namumkin hai (It’s not just difficult, it’s impossible),” with the second half of the tweet written in Hindi and a play on the famous dialogue from the Don film series. KKR then tweeted: “A new dawn is upon us,” with a picture in which they welcomed Nayar as their new head coach. Here are the two tweets: ?????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????? ?????????? ye toh confirm hai, but at (K)night… ??????? ?? ????, ???????? ??! ?? pic.twitter.com/E5yH3abB4g — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) October 30, 2025 A new dawn is upon us …

Abhishek Nayar Appointed as KKR Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026 Season

Abhishek Nayar Appointed as KKR Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026 Season

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In an interesting turn of events, Abhishek Nayar has been appointed as the Kolkata Knight Riders head coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season. He will be taking over from Chandrakant Pandit, who parted ways with the franchise after the completion of IPL 2025. Abhishek Nayar has been a long-time member of the franchise setup, contributing in multiple capacities such as assistant coach and talent scout. He played a key role in unearthing promising talents like Rinku Singh and Harshit Rana. A former cricketer himself, Nayar has been credited with reforming players returning to peak form. Speaking about Nayar’s appointment, Venky Mysore, the CEO of KKR, said: “Abhishek has been a vital part of the Knight Riders setup since 2018, shaping our players both on and off the field.” “His understanding of the game and connection with players have been key to our growth. We’re thrilled to see him take over as Head Coach and lead KKR into its next chapter,” he added. He went on to join national team backroom staff along with Indian …

What Abhishek Nayar has to say about his namesake Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News

What Abhishek Nayar has to say about his namesake Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav | Cricket News

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‘How’s the Josh? High, Sir’ might have hugely different connotations for India T20I opener Abhishek Sharma, if the Josh in question is Hazlewood, and the high is referred to the steep bounce he expects to encounter in Australia. While cricket is just a game, and far from needing martial courage, it is where Abhishek Sharma will have to prove his mettle. The Aussie metronome’s high bounce and pinpoint bowling is most likely to test Sharma, according to Abhishek Nayar, former Mumbai all-rounder and KKR coach. Speaking on ‘Game Plan’ ahead of the first T20I on Wednesday, JioStar expert Abhishek Nayar opined, “These Australian conditions could suit Abhishek Sharma’s style perfectly, as he thrives on bounce and prefers playing beside the line. We’ve seen players like Travis Head succeed due to the consistent bounce.” Dubbing the T20I series in Australia a significant test for many of India’s young players, as it marks their first experience of playing T20 International cricket against a team of this calibre in such conditions, post the sub-par competition of Asia Cup, …

Ex-India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar named mentor for team in T20 Mumbai League 2025

Ex-India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar named mentor for team in T20 Mumbai League 2025

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Former Mumbai cricketer Abhishek Nayar, who was recently working as an assistant coach with the Indian cricket team, has been named as an mentor for the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals franchise in the T20 Mumbai League 2025. After being relieved from his role with the Indian cricket team following Team India’s underwhelming performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 in Australia, Nayar also joined defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders’ coaching staff. Nayar had previously worked for three-time IPL champions KKR. At the team, Nayar was their main man behind the scenes, taking care of grooming players in the academy. As The Indian Express had reported at the time, during a review meeting conducted soon after the Australia tour, Nayar’s role was questioned by multiple people in the Indian team management. It marked the first instance of the BCCI stepping in to terminate a contract of a support staff handpicked by the head coach. Besides Nayar, Mumbai cricket stalwart Paras Mhambrey also has been named as a coach. He will be mentoring ARCS Andheri team. …

Rohit Sharma Thanks Abhishek Nayar After PoTM Performanace Against CSK in IPL 2025

Rohit Sharma Thanks Abhishek Nayar After PoTM Performanace Against CSK in IPL 2025

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Rohit Sharma has credited Abhishek Nayar after his match-winning knock against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Rohit Sharma, who has been struggling with form since the Test series against New Zealand, has forced the cricketer to drop himself from the playing 11 in the fifth Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite showing glimpses of his class in the ODI format, his performance in the ongoing IPL 2025 season has stirred controversy in his T20 league. Rohit Sharma squashed the reports and made it clear that his ambition is to play the ODI World Cup in 2027. He was working closely with Nayar, but interestingly, BCCI removed him as one of Team India’s coaches in the middle of the IPL. Rohit has made only 82 runs in six matches, smacking an unbeaten 76 runs against Chennai Super Kings and was adjudged as the Player of the Match after defeating CSK by nine wickets. After the victory, Rohit credited former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar on Instagram. The veteran batter wrote ‘thanks …

Rohit Sharma’s Two-Word Message For Abhishek Nayar Days After Team India Sacking By BCCI

Rohit Sharma’s Two-Word Message For Abhishek Nayar Days After Team India Sacking By BCCI

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Abhishek Nayar, who was associated with the Indian cricket team as an assistant coach since the last eight months, was sacked by the BCCI last week. While the side’s poor performance at the Border Gavaskar Trophy is being seen as a reason behind  Nayar’s sacking, some reports have made serious allegations. A report by PTI claimed that Nayar’s removal was on the cards after Sitanshu Kotak was added to the Indian team’s support staff as an additional batting coach. ALSO READ | KKR vs GT IPL 2025 LIVE UPDATES and LIVE SCORE “…just after the tour of Australia, there was a review meeting conducted by the BCCI. The top officials of the board, including secretary Devajit Saikia and vice-president Rajeev Shukla, were present along with important members associated with the Indian team, and the national selectors,” a BCCI source was quoted as saying by the news agency. “On the sidelines of the meeting, a powerful member of the support staff expressed his apprehensions about Nayar’s presence and said how him being in the …

Elizabeth Hurley, once married to Indian tycoon Arun Nayar, confirms romance with Billy Ray Cyrus in Easter kiss snap | Hollywood News

Elizabeth Hurley, once married to Indian tycoon Arun Nayar, confirms romance with Billy Ray Cyrus in Easter kiss snap | Hollywood News

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Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus just made it Instagram official. The Bedazzled star and the country musician shared a photo of the two cuddled up, posted jointly on their social media with the caption, “Happy Easter ❤️.” The singer can be seen kissing Hurley on the cheek as the 59-year-old smiles at the camera. They’re leaning against a wooden fence somewhere in a wide open field. Very country-meets-glam, very unexpected. While the pairing came out of the blue, some fans are convinced that Hurley actually dropped hints a few months ago. Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus The picture itself seems to be confirming their relationship, though the A-listers chose not to reveal anything further. The photo appears to be from their recent farm visit, with Billy rocking lime green bunny ears and Hurley in her relaxed denim-fit era. To confirm the speculation further, Hurley’s son, Damian, whom she shares with her ex-husband and founder of Shangri-La Entertainment, Steve Bing, also dropped a supportive heart emoji and celebration symbol in the comment section. Actress …

Abhishek Nayar Rejoins KKR’s Support Staff Amid IPL 2025

Abhishek Nayar Rejoins KKR’s Support Staff Amid IPL 2025

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Abhishek Nayar has rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders’ support staff in the middle of the IPL 2025 season. The development comes the day after the BCCI decided not to renew his contract as an assistant coach of the national team. “Abhishek Nayar has rejoined our support staff. He is likely to be at training at Eden today,” a franchise statement said on April 19. As previously reported, the batting group’s continued failures in Test Cricket at home and abroad had put the spotlight on Nayar’s role. Welcome back home, @abhisheknayar1 💜 pic.twitter.com/IwJQTnAWxa — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 19, 2025  It is understood that during the review meeting conducted soon after the Australia tour, Abhishek Nayar’s role was under scrutiny. Follow for more… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sacked from Indian team, Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR | Ipl News

Sacked from Indian team, Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR | Ipl News

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A few days after he was removed as assistant coach of the Indian team, Abhishek Nayar is all set to join Kolkata Knight Riders as one of the support staff. Nayar had earlier worked for KKR and was their main man behind the scenes, taking care of grooming players in the academy. As previously reported by this newspaper, the batting group’s continued failures in Test cricket at home and abroad had put the spotlight on Nayar’s role. It is understood that during the review meeting conducted soon after the Australia tour, Nayar’s role was questioned by multiple voices in the team management, while feedback was sought from players too. This is also the first instance of the BCCI stepping in to terminate a contract of a support staff handpicked by the head coach. Welcome back home, @abhisheknayar1 💜 pic.twitter.com/IwJQTnAWxa — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 19, 2025 The Indian board had removed the support staff members Abhishek Nayar and fielding coach T Dilip, and the conditioning coach Soham Desai. The Indian team will also have a new …

Abhishek Nayar Sacked, Made ‘Scapegoat’ Due To Rift Between India Senior Star And BCCI Coaching Staff: Report

Abhishek Nayar Sacked, Made ‘Scapegoat’ Due To Rift Between India Senior Star And BCCI Coaching Staff: Report

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File photo of Abhishek Nayar and India head coach Gautam Gambhir© AFP The Indian cricket team’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has been sacked just eight months into the assignment amid speculation of a rift with a high-profile member of the support staff even though Test debacles against New Zealand and Australia are being cited as the reason for his ouster. If board sources are to be believed, Nayar has already been intimated of the BCCI’s decision to part ways with him. “While India’s recent Test debacles (against New Zealand and Australia) has led to the churning but there is also a feeling in the BCCI that Nayar became a scapegoat in the turf war between an important member of the support staff and a senior star player,” a BCCI source told PTI. Fielding coach T Dilip, and Strength and Conditioning coach Soham Desai are also on their way out after completing more than three years in their respective positions. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the BCCI has capped the support staff’s …