According to the media reports, BCCI sacked Abhishek Nayar from his role as assistant coach of the India National Cricket Team for various reasons, including his approach and the team’s disastrous performance in Test cricket last year.
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His contributions to KKR are highly valued by the franchise, and hence, the doors might be open for him, said the report. Nayar was the assistant coach of the 2024 IPL-winning KKR coaching staff. He had joined the franchise in 2018 and was serving in different capacities over the years, including managing KKR’s cricket academy.
Varun Chakaravarthy hints at Abhishek Nayar’s return to KKR
Actually, Varun Chakaravarthy posted a picture of himself with Nayar on his Instagram Story from KKR’s practice session at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 17.
Notably, Varun and Nayar share a strong bond and have spent a lot of time together at KKR. Varun joined the team in IPL 2020, while Nayar was already an important part of the coaching staff.
Sitanshu Kotak was brought in as the new batting coach ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 to gradually replace Nayar in the team’s coaching setup.
The top support staff member pushed for Abhishek Nayar’s exit!!
A BCCI source was quoted as saying by PTI: “Just after the tour of Australia, there was a review meeting conducted by the BCCI. The top officials of the board, including secretary Devajit Saikia and vice-president Rajeev Shukla, were present along with important members associated with the Indian team and the national selectors.”
While the BCCI didn't act immediately, they brought in Kotak, the former Saurashtra run accumulator. It was a way of sidelining Nayar during the Champions Trophy.”
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