Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:11pm on 19 Apr 2025,Saturday Sports
Abhishek Nayar, recently dismissed as Team India’s assistant coach following criticism over the Test team's batting failures, has rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as part of their support staff. Nayar previously played a pivotal role at KKR, mentoring players like Dinesh Karthik, Venkatesh Iyer, and Varun Chakaravarthy. His return follows BCCI's decision to overhaul the coaching setup after India's Test series loss to New Zealand, which included removing fielding coach T Dilip and conditioning coach Soham Desai. Despite his departure from the national team, Nayar's strong rapport with players and his developmental contributions remain highly regarded within the cricketing community. (PC: India & Sportskeeda)
