Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has backed Cameron Green strongly ahead of KKR’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying the franchise still views the Australian all-rounder as a long-term investment rather than a short-term fix. Nayar explained that KKR’s auction approach is built around sustained value and overall skill set. He noted that […]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar also shared that it was ‘just unfortunate’ that Australian player Cameron Green has not been able to bowl so far in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), adding that KKR’s long-term plan was for him to be a replacement for Andre Russell as well. Notably, Green was purchased […]

Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo found himself in an awkward spot during the franchise’s pre-season press conference when he appeared to forget that the microphones were live. The moment quickly went viral after skipper Ajinkya Rahane stepped in to alert him, turning a casual interaction into the most talked-about clip from the event. Alongside […]

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has provided a crucial update on the availability of Matheesha Pathirana ahead of IPL 2026, confirming that the star pacer is likely to join the squad only by mid-April due to injury concerns. Pathirana, who was snapped up for a hefty ₹18 crore, was expected to play a key […]

Kolkata Knight Riders are entering IPL 2026 with a renewed sense of purpose, and newly appointed head coach Abhishek Nayar has already set the tone. During the team’s opening training session at Eden Gardens, Nayar described the late inclusion of Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a “blessing in disguise,” signalling optimism after a disappointing previous […]

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has heaped praise on Shivam Dube, stating that the all-rounder has consistently delivered whenever challenged across formats over the past year. His latest match-winning performance against the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 only reinforced that belief. In India’s final Group A fixture in Ahmedabad, Dube smashed […]

Former India coach Abhishek Nayar has shared two changes in India’s playing XI for their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan. He also added that Kuldeep Yadav could be in the team, considering he was going through in the practice session as well. During an interaction on JioHotstar, Nayar said, “It’s a very easy […]

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, […]