With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 set to get underway in England, former India all-rounder and coach Abhishek Nayar has shared his preferred India playing XI for the highly anticipated tournament opener against Pakistan. The clash, scheduled for June 14 in Birmingham, is expected to draw significant attention, with India aiming to start […]

Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar has shared his predicted playing XI for the first ODI against Afghanistan, backing young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to take up the crucial No. 3 position in India’s batting order. The opening ODI of the three-match series is set to be played in Dharamshala on June 13, and Nayar believes the […]

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has said that his side will not change the approach despite entering the final match of IPL 2026 needing results to go their way for a playoff spot as well. With KKR’s campaign suddenly bouncing back, Nayar said that they remain focused on playing “the best cricket possible” […]

After Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), head coach Abhishek Nayar said that the team missed their spinner Varun Chakravarthy and his combination with Sunil Narine, as Varun missed out due to a niggle. A Virat Kohli chase masterclass helped RCB reach the target with ease. Speaking during the post-match presser, […]

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 […]