Kolkata: In a major shake-up ahead of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Abhishek Nayar as their new head coach, sparking widespread excitement and speculation across the cricketing world.
Nayar, who has been associated with KKR for five years in various roles, steps into the head coach position for the first time in his IPL career, promising a fresh chapter for the franchise.
The announcement, made via social media on Thursday afternoon, was quickly overshadowed by a cryptic post from Mumbai Indians (MI). Featuring a striking image of Rohit Sharma, the post’s caption read: “Surya kal dobara uday hoga, ye to confirm hai. Lekin raat mein yeh mushkil hi nahi namumkin hai.” How clever was the twist? MI spelled “night” as “Knight,” a not-so-subtle nod to KKR’s “Knight Riders” moniker.
Fans were quick to decode the message, fuelling rumours that Rohit Sharma, the former MI skipper, might be on his way out. Nayar and Rohit share a close friendship, with the duo recently spotted training together.
This incident comes amid ongoing chatter that Rohit, who was stripped of captaincy in favour of Hardik Pandya before IPL 2024, could seek a trade to KKR.
Social media erupted with reactions – some fans speculated on a blockbuster trade, while others congratulated KKR prematurely. However, no official statements have confirmed any such move. As the IPL mega auction looms, this intrigue adds another layer of drama to the league’s off-season buzz.
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