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Abhishek Nayar Rejoins KKR After BCCI-Led Overhaul of India’s Coaching Staff

Nayar’s removal follows India’s Test losses and a new BCCI tenure cap, while reports suggest internal conflicts played a role.

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir (L) and Abhishek Nayar
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Overview

  • Abhishek Nayar has officially returned to Kolkata Knight Riders as assistant coach for IPL 2025 following his removal from Team India’s support staff.
  • The BCCI cited India’s Test series defeats to New Zealand and Australia and a new three-year tenure cap as reasons for the dismissal of Nayar and other staff members.
  • Reports indicate that Nayar’s departure was influenced by internal tensions, including a rift with a senior support staff member and feedback from players.
  • Head coach Gautam Gambhir did not oppose Nayar’s removal, prioritizing the retention of other staff he had recommended, such as Morne Morkel and Ryan Ten Doeschate.
  • Adrian Le Roux, credited with transforming India’s fitness culture in the early 2000s, is expected to return as the new strength and conditioning coach.