KKR appoints Dishant Yagnik as fielding coach ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) connected Wednesday (January 21, 2026) appointed erstwhile wicketkeeper-batter Dishant Yagnik arsenic the fielding manager of the squad up of IPL 2026.

KKR said Yagnik would bring a wealthiness of acquisition and a crisp oculus for fielding excellence to the team.

"Yagnik is acceptable to bring a wealthiness of acquisition and a crisp oculus for fielding excellence to KKR, with the franchise acceptable to participate the IPL with a fresh, new-look enactment unit portion led by Abhishek Nayar (head coach), DJ Bravo (mentor) Shane Watson (assistant coach), Tim Southee (bowling coach) and Andre Russell (power coach)," KKR said successful a statement.

"Yagnik’s modulation to KKR up of the upcoming IPL marks an breathtaking caller section successful the erstwhile cricketer’s coaching journey."

A wicketkeeper-batter successful his playing days, Yagnik enjoyed a coagulated home vocation representing Rajasthan and besides made 25 IPL appearances betwixt 2011 and 2014.

Since his retirement, helium has continued to beryllium a portion of the IPL ecosystem arsenic fielding manager crossed respective seasons.

The IPL 2026 is acceptable to beryllium held successful the March 26 to May 31 window.