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Abhishek Nayar Returns to Kolkata Knight Riders, Former India Assistant Coach Rejoins KKR for Remainder of IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders have announced that former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has joined the franchise for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2025. Nayar has been reported sacked by BCCI as Team India assistant coach following poor BGT 2024-25.

Abhishek Nayar Returns to Kolkata Knight Riders, Former India Assistant Coach Rejoins KKR for Remainder of IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders have announced that former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has joined the franchise for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2025. Reportedly, Nayar was sacked by BCCI after India's twin debacle against New Zealand at home and then in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. KKR took to the social media site 'X' and announced the homecoming for Nayar. Nayar was added to head coach Gautam Gambhir's support staff after Rohit Sharma recommended the former Mumbai player, who resigned from his post as KKR assistant coach after IPL 2024. IPL 2025: Mark Boucher Slams Kolkata Knight Riders’ Approach After Failure To Chase 112-Run Target Against Punjab Kings, Says ‘KKR Batted Themselves Into Bit of a Hole’

Abhishek Nayar Joins KKR Again

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