Chandrakant Pandit has stepped down as the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders after three years. Who will replace him? Now, the team’s assistant coach Abhishek Nair has hinted at that. He gave the hint while announcing India’s squad for the Asia Cup.
India’s squad for the Asia Cup was announced on Tuesday. Earlier, Nair and Akash Chopra were talking to host Raunak Kapoor on the broadcasting channel. There, the topic of Indian cricketers’ performance in the IPL came up. That’s when Nair indicated that he will have to take all the decisions in Kolkata next year.
Speculation has started after hearing this hint from Nair. Some say that Nair will be the head coach. Others say that he will be the mentor. However, Dwayne Bravo is in the position of mentor in KKR. Therefore, Nair is more likely to become the head coach.
Nair has been the assistant and batting coach at KKR for a long time. Before the last season of the IPL, the team’s then mentor Gautam Gambhir became the head coach of the Indian team. He made Nair the assistant coach of the Indian team. But within a few months, Nair lost his job. Within a few days, he returned to the post of assistant coach of KKR.
Last month, Nair became the coach of the UP Warriors team in the women’s IPL. That is, if he becomes the coach of KKR after this, Nair will have to manage two teams at the same time. Will the KKR management want that? Of course, there is some confusion about that.
FAQ
Why did Chandrakant Pandit step down as KKR’s head coach?
Chandrakant Pandit stepped down after completing three years with Kolkata Knight Riders. The franchise has not officially revealed the reason for his departure.
Who is likely to replace Chandrakant Pandit as KKR’s head coach?
Assistant coach Abhishek Nair has hinted that he may take on a bigger role next season, sparking speculation that he could be promoted to head coach.
What role has Abhishek Nair played at KKR so far?
Abhishek Nair has been KKR’s assistant and batting coach for several seasons, working closely with players and management.
Did Abhishek Nair give any hints about his future role?
Yes. During a discussion on India’s Asia Cup squad, Nair suggested he will be making all the big decisions for KKR next year.
Is Dwayne Bravo also part of KKR’s coaching setup?
Yes. Dwayne Bravo currently serves as the team’s mentor, which makes it more likely that Nair, if promoted, will become head coach instead of mentor.
