At the press conference, the coaching staff and the captain were present and answered questions. Head coach Abhishek Nayar, mentor Dwayne Bravo, assistant coach Shane Watson, and skipper Ajinkya Rahane. Two other coaches were absent from the press conference: bowling coach Tim Southee and power coach Andre Russell.
The big man from Jamaica joined the franchise as the power coach, as this is the newest addition in the form of a coaching manual. As previously mentioned, there has not been any kind of power coach in any team.
New role for Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh
Addressing Russell’s absence in the finishing role, KKR head coach backed two India batters to step up and fill the void left by the West Indies star. Nayar said, "Andre Russell has been a flag bearer for this franchise for many years. What he's done over the years in T20 cricket, it's going to be hard to replicate."
Nayar further said, "However, this is a season of opportunities. We have Rinku and Ramandeep who can step up and do something for the franchise, like they have before. There's pressure when playing in the IPL but we want our players to be true to their potential and make a name for themselves."
Andre Russell's destruction will be missed by KKR
Russell won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award twice for the franchise in 2015 and 2019. He spent a remarkable 12-year stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders, establishing himself as one of the most devastating all-rounders in IPL history.
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