Abhishek Nayar is set to continue as the head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2027 season, having taken charge of the franchise ahead of IPL 2026.
The former India all-rounder was brought in as part of a major change to KKR’s coaching setup after Chandrakant Pandit stepped down from the head coach position.
Under Nayar’s leadership, KKR will look to build on their recent performances and put together a strong setup for IPL 2027. The franchise is expected to assess its squad, coaching support staff and overall cricketing strategy ahead of the new season.
The future of the other members of KKR’s coaching and support staff will depend on the franchise’s plans for IPL 2027, with further announcements expected ahead of the season.
With Nayar continuing at the helm, KKR will now begin shaping their IPL 2027 squad, including decisions on player retentions, recruitment and the team’s leadership group.
The new season will also bring a fresh chapter for the franchise, including the KKR IPL 2027 jersey and its latest design. KKR’s preparations will also include their commercial partnerships, with the KKR IPL 2027 sponsors list covering the franchise’s key sponsors.
The coaching continuity will also keep the spotlight on the team’s leadership group and the KKR IPL 2027 captain as the franchise prepares for the upcoming IPL season.
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KKR Head Coach for IPL 2027
With no official confirmation of a change in leadership till now, Abhishek Nayar is set to continue as the head coach of KKR for the IPL 2027 season.
Nayar has been closely associated with KKR for several years and has previously worked with the franchise in different coaching and support roles. His familiarity with the team’s structure and players will be important as KKR prepares for another IPL campaign.
After his stint as India’s assistant coach, he joined KKR as head coach for the IPL 2026 season.
IPL 2027 Bowling Coach
Tim Southee will set to continue as the bowling coach for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach for the 2027 season. The kiwi fast bowler has quickly built a reputation as a highly sought-after bowling mentor on both the internationl and franchise circuits.
Represting the side between 2021 and 2023, he took over the coaching stint from Bharat Arun. He has also served as specialist skills consultant with England national cricket team in May 2025.
KKR Support Staff 2027
Apart from having separate specialists for batting, bowling and fielding, teams will have multiple support staff to assist the team during the tournament. The complete list of KKR coaching and support Staff details for the IPL 2027 are listed below:
| Position | Name |
| Captain | TBA |
| Head coach | Abhishek Nayar |
| Head of Cricket Strategy | Ryan ten Doeschate |
| Assistant Coach | Shane Watson |
| Bowling Coach | Tim Southee |
| Mentor | Dwayne Bravo |
| Fielding Coach | Dishant Yagnik |