Any lingering talk of a rift between Harleen Deol and UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar was firmly put to rest on Wednesday night, as both fronted up with clarity and conviction after the team’s statement win over Mumbai Indians Women in Match 8 of the Women’s Premier League 2026 in Navi Mumbai. Less than […]

After a successful Indian Premier League Auction on December 16, Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) recently appointed assistant coach Shane Watson has lauded head coach Abhishek Nayar’s knowledge of Indian cricket. Speaking on Kolkata Knight Riders’ YouTube channel, Watson said, “I’ll say this straight away, I think Abhishek Nayar knows just about every cricketer on the […]

The IPL 2025 mega auction delivered one of the most dramatic and financially extravagant events in tournament history. Rishabh Pant shattered all previous records as Lucknow Super Giants splurged a massive ₹27 crore to secure the star wicketkeeper-batter. Not far behind, Punjab Kings triggered another bidding frenzy by snapping up Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, […]

The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa has reached its most intriguing point, with the contest finely poised at 1-1. After India suffered a 17-run defeat in the Ranchi opener, the Proteas bounced back spectacularly, chasing down a record 359 in Raipur to level the series. With the decider scheduled for December 6 […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has strongly criticised Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) decision to release veteran all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Kaif squarely blamed the move on KKR’s new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, suggesting it reflected an unnecessary urge to reshape the squad without preserving its core strengths. Russell, who KKR […]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a significant move on Friday, November 14, by appointing Tim Southee as their new bowling coach for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The former New Zealand fast bowler, who ended his international career in 2014, steps into the role previously held by Bharat Arun, bringing fresh energy and […]

Former India assistant coach turned commentator Abhishek Nayar has picked his Indian XI for the first Test against South Africa. He left out Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar, highlighting that the conditions would be difficult as they would favour the seamers. The first Test of the two-match series between India and South Africa will take […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa on November 5 via X. While the squad featured the return of pacer Akash Deep, who missed the previous home series against the West Indies due to injury, one major talking point was […]

Abhishek Nayar has been officially named the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2026 season, succeeding Chandrakant Pandit, who stepped down after IPL 2025. This appointment marks a new chapter for the franchise as they aim to rebuild and return to championship contention. A long-serving member of the KKR setup, […]

Mumbai Indians have officially dismissed the rumours surrounding Rohit Sharma’s potential trade to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Speculation had been building over the past few weeks, especially after the appointment of Abhishek Nayar — Rohit’s long-time friend and mentor — as the new head coach of KKR. Putting […]