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  'Don’t feel the absence': Abhishek Nayar makes massive statement on Hardik Pandya

  Cricket | November 07, 2025 13:15 IST

  Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar recently came forward and made a massive statement on all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and also heaped praise on Shivam Dube for putting in good performances for the Men in Blue as an all-rounder.

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  Why did UP Warriorz release Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy ahead of WPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar

  Cricket | November 06, 2025 22:04 IST

  UP Warriorz made a bold call ahead of the WPL 2026 auction, releasing captain Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy and Sophie Ecclestone while retaining only Shweta Sehrawat. Coach Abhishek Nayar said the team wanted a “clean slate” and plans to rebuild with a full purse.

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  Kolkata Knight Riders elevate Abhishek Nayar to head coach position ahead of IPL 2026

  Cricket | October 30, 2025 17:23 IST

  Kolkata Knight Riders moved on from Chandrakant Pandit, a couple of months after the 2025 edition of the IPL and were on a hunt for a new head coach. The three-time champions are on the lookout for bowling coaches as well, with Bharat Arun and Carl Crowe parting ways with the franchise.

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  'KKR is like family' - Abhishek Nayar addresses exit from India team and journey Kolkata side

  Cricket | August 05, 2025 23:50 IST

  Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar says KKR feels like family and explains why he rejoined the team quickly after his sacking. Now, he’s ready for his first full-time coaching role with UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League, embracing the new challenge eagerly.

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  Abhishek Nayar wants to create culture of winning trophies at UP Warriorz

  Cricket | August 03, 2025 20:52 IST

  Abhishek Nayar has joined Women's Premier League side UP Warriorz as head coach. He looks to build a culture of winning trophies with the franchise and wants to see the challenges as opportunities in his new role. Nayar recently served as an assistant coach of the Indian men's team.

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  UP Warriorz appoint Abhishek Nayar as new head coach

  Cricket | July 25, 2025 16:23 IST

  UP Warriorz have appointed Abhishek Nayar for the forthcoming season of the Women's Premier League. He will replace Jon Lewis at the helm of things. In the meantime, Nayar also serves as a coach of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

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  Rohit Sharma thanks sacked India coach Abhishek Nayar after POTM performance against CSK in IPL 2025

  Cricket | April 21, 2025 17:20 IST

  India captain Rohit Sharma credited Abhishek Nayar after a match-winning knock against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025. Previously, senior India cricketer KL Rahul also appreciated Nayar's guidance in his resurgence in T20 cricket.

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  Abhishek Nayar joins Kolkata Knight Riders after being removed from India's assistant coach role

  Cricket | April 19, 2025 18:53 IST

  Abhishek Nayar was removed from the assistant coaching role of the Indian men's cricket team after India's horrorful performance in the Border-Gavaskar series. He has rejoined the KKR setup.

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  BCCI sacks Abhishek Nayar, T Dilip from Team India's coaching staff

  Cricket | April 17, 2025 11:24 IST

  The Board of Control for Cricket in India is in action mode after Team India's crushing loss in Border Gavaskar Trophy. Abhishek Nayar and T Dilip have been sacked from their respective role in the coaching staff of the team.

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  Abhishek Nayar confirms Rohit set to open in Boxing Day Test, reveals thinking behind dropping Gill

  Cricket | December 26, 2024 17:33 IST

  Team India went in with a risky combination of five batters, three all-rounders and three proper pacers for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar spoke about all the changes India made for the crucial encounter.

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  Coaches Morne Morkel and Abhishek Nayar reflect on Team India's match simulation at WACA in Perth

  Cricket | November 18, 2024 10:38 IST

  Team India had decided to scrap their intra-squad game at the expense of match simulation at the WACA in Perth. The conditions at the WACA are expected to provide Team India the much-needed help in adjusting to the bouncy conditions at the Optus Stadium.

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  India's new head coach confirms support staff for Sri Lanka tour; Nayar, ten Doeschate included

  Cricket | July 22, 2024 13:02 IST

  India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed a media briefing ahead of the team's departure to Sri Lanka for the six-match white-ball series. The new head coach also confirmed the support staff for the tour, which included two assistant coaches.

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  Mumbai all-rounder Abhishek Nayar retires from all forms of cricket

  Cricket | October 23, 2019 13:21 IST

  Abhishek Nayar also played three ODIs for India under M.S. Dhoni in 2009, but couldn't pick up a wicket or score a run.

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  Opener, finisher or a specialist no 4 - Dinesh Karthik can do it all at World cup, says Abhishek Nayar

  Cricket | April 16, 2019 20:16 IST

  Nayar said Karthik could be India's answer for the debatable No 4 spot and can even open if needed.

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  Ranji Trophy: Abhishek Nayar suffers head injury during semi-final match against Karnataka

  Cricket | February 25, 2015 22:50 IST

  Mumbai: Mumbai's Abhishek Nayar "is out of danger" after suffering a head injury while fielding on day one of the Ranji Trophy semi-final cricket match against holders Karnataka at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. He

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  Mumbai's Abhishek Nayar included in India A squad

  Cricket | February 01, 2013 9:37 IST

  Mumbai,  Feb 1: Mumbai's Abhishek Nayar has been added to the India A squad for the three-day game against Australia to be played at Guru Nanak College Ground, Chennai, Feb 16-18.Delhi's Shikhar Dhawan has been

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  Mumbai player Abhishek Nayar focussing on Ranji final

  Cricket | January 24, 2013 17:35 IST

  Mumbai, Jan 24:  Key Mumbai batting all-rounder Abhishek Nayar is happy that he has been able to play a full season without suffering an injury that hampered his progress during previous seasons, and is focussed

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  Ranji Trophy: Nayar, Nemat, Jaggi, Vasavada hit hundreds

  Cricket | January 08, 2013 11:57 IST

  Mumbai, Jan 8:  Abhishek Nayar, Rameez Nemat, Ishank Jaggi and Aarpit Vasavada smashed hundreds on day two of the Ranji Trophy quarter-finals Monday.Nayar (122 not out) helped Mumbai amass 524 for six against Baroda here