Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are seeking an upheaval ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, following a disappointing finish to last season. They finished eighth on the points table in 2025.
After Chandrakant Pandit parted ways with the franchise, Abhishek Nayar was named as his replacement as a head coach.
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T20 superstars Shane Watson and Tim Southee join Nayar at the franchise as they look to reclaim the title. There's another big addition in Andre Russell, who joins in as the power coach following his IPL retirement, which he announced after the team decided to release him ahead of the mini auction
Here's a full list of KKR support staff for the upcoming 2026 season.
Who are part of KKR's support staff for IPL 2026?
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Abhishek Nayar |
| Assistant Coach | Shane Watson |
| Mentor | Dwayne Bravo |
| Bowling Coach | Tim Southee |
| Power Coach | Andre Russell |
| Physiotherapist | Prasanth Panchada |
| Assistant Physiotherapist | Abhishek Ashok Sawant |
| Massage Therapist | Subhajit Das |
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Chris Donaldson |
| Assistant Strength & Conditioning | Sagar VM |
| Analyst | Nathan Leamon |
| Team Manager | Adrian Wayne Bentley |
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