Overview
- Southee takes over from Bharat Arun, who has joined Lucknow Super Giants as bowling coach.
- The 36-year-old returns to Kolkata after playing for KKR from 2021 to 2023 and described the move as a homecoming.
- His Test tally stands at 391 wickets, second among New Zealand bowlers behind Richard Hadlee.
- He has begun his coaching transition with a stint as England's fast-bowling consultant.
- The hire follows recent staff moves at KKR, with Abhishek Nayar named head coach and Shane Watson appointed assistant after last season's eighth-place finish.