The development comes at a crucial time for KKR following their loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday. While the loss hasn't sprung KKR out of IPL 2026 yet, the hopes are growing slimmer by the minute.
By modern T20 standards, KKR had an arguably uneventful first innings after RCB decided to bowl first. Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck again in the powerplay to remove a dangerous-looking Finn Allen. Ajinkya Rahane couldn't capitalise on his start, and Cameron Green made some runs, just not fast enough.
Jacob Bethell left early, but Virat Kohli survived a dropped chance at 21 and made it hurt. Kohli and Padikkal put up 92 in around 10 overs, firmly putting the match in RCB's grasp.
Abhishek Nayar as head coach
After his exit as the Assistant Coach of India under Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar was appointed as the Head Coach of both the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and the UP Warriorz in the WPL.
Abhishek Nayar hasn't been able to turn KKR's fortunes around either. After finishing eighth in IPL 2025, KKR remain at that position in IPL 2026 too. With 4 wins and a no result in 11 matches, time is running out for KKR to stage a comeback in the tournament.
Abhishek Nayar confirms exit from Maratha Royals
As reported by Mumbai Mirror, Abhishek Nayar has ended his association with the Maratha Royals in the T20 Mumbai League. Nayar served as the franchise's mentor last year when they won the tournament.
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Nayar confirmed this development himself on the sidelines of IPL 2026. This means that he will continue to be the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and UP Warriorz in the WPL.
2026 will also play host to the first edition of the women's T20 Mumbai League.
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