Overview
- KKR confirmed Abhishek Nayar’s promotion to head coach, replacing Chandrakant Pandit following a disappointing 2025 season.
- Mumbai Indians posted a cheeky message—“Sun will rise tomorrow again… but at (K)night… मुश्किल ही नहीं, नामुमकिन है”—signalling Rohit Sharma is not being traded to KKR.
- Speculation about Rohit’s move was stoked by KKR’s social reply—“CONFIRM World No.1 Men’s ODI Batter”—and by unverified claims, including a reported Rs 25 crore offer.
- Nayar has been part of KKR since 2018 and is credited for player development work; he also serves as head coach of WPL side UP Warriorz.
- With the mini‑auction expected in December, franchises are finalizing retention and trade plans, and independent reporting indicates MI’s core stars are expected to stay.