Overview

• Abhishek Nayar has officially rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders' coaching staff following the non-renewal of his BCCI contract.
• The BCCI's support staff overhaul also removed fielding coach T Dilip and strength trainer Soham Desai, citing a tenure cap and staff size reduction.
• Sitanshu Kotak and Ryan ten Doeschate have taken on expanded roles in Team India's coaching setup as part of the restructuring.
• Rohit Sharma publicly acknowledged Nayar's contributions with a 'Thanks Bro' message on Instagram days after the announcement.
• Nayar's transition highlights the interplay between national team accountability and IPL franchise opportunities, as he returns to a familiar role at KKR.