Archive · 21 Jan 2026
KKR Appoints Dishant Yagnik as Fielding Coach
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Dishant Yagnik as their new fielding coach for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
Yagnik is a former wicketkeeper-batter who played for Rajasthan and appeared in 25 IPL matches.
He has been a fielding coach in the IPL for several seasons.
KKR's support staff for IPL 2026 includes Abhishek Nayar as head coach, DJ Bravo as mentor, Shane Watson as assistant coach, Tim Southee as bowling coach, and Andre Russell as power coach.
The IPL 2026 season is scheduled to take place from March 26 to May 31.
KKR appoints Dishant Yagnik as fielding coach for IPL 2026.
Yagnik brings extensive experience as a former wicketkeeper-batter and fielding coach.
KKR's support staff includes Abhishek Nayar, DJ Bravo, Shane Watson, Tim Southee, and Andre Russell.
Yagnik has a solid domestic career and 25 IPL appearances between 2011 and 2014.
IPL 2026 is scheduled from March 26 to May 31.
- Who
- Dishant Yagnik, former wicketkeeper-batter and fielding coach
- What
- Appointment as fielding coach for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- When
- Ahead of IPL 2026, with the season scheduled from March 26 to May 31, 2026
- Where
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team
- Why
- To bring a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for fielding excellence to the team
- New Fielding Coach
- Dishant Yagnik
- Team
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- IPL Season
- 2026
- Support Staff
- Abhishek Nayar (Head Coach), DJ Bravo (Mentor), Shane Watson (Assistant Coach), Tim Southee (Bowling Coach), Andre Russell (Power Coach)
- Yagnik's Playing Career
- Wicketkeeper-batter, represented Rajasthan, 25 IPL appearances (2011-2014)
- IPL 2026 Dates
- March 26 to May 31
