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IPL 2026: Dishant Yagnik Appointed As Kolkata Knight Riders' Fielding Coach
Kolkata Knight Riders: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed former Rajasthan wicketkeeper-batter Dishant Yagnik as their fielding coach ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
“Yagnik is set to bring a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for fielding excellence to KKR, with the franchise set to enter the IPL with a fresh, new-look support staff unit led by Abhishek Nayar (Head Coach), DJ Bravo (Mentor) Shane Watson (Assistant Coach), Tim Southee (Bowling Coach) and Andre Russell (Power Coach),” said KKR in a statement on Wednesday.
Hailing from Banswara in Rajasthan, Yagnik, 43, featured in 25 IPL matches from 2011 to 2014 for Rajasthan Royals. He played 50 first-class, 41 List A, and 56 T20 matches in his domestic career spanning 13 years. Since retiring, Yagnik has worked as a fielding coach in the league across multiple seasons. Yagnik was with the Rajasthan Royals from 2018 to 2025 as their fielding coach.
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