Overview
- KKR announced the appointment Wednesday, unveiling Yagnik on official channels ahead of the 2026 season.
- The coaching group features DJ Bravo as mentor, Shane Watson as assistant coach, Tim Southee as bowling coach and Andre Russell as power coach.
- Yagnik previously worked as Rajasthan Royals’ fielding coach from 2018 to 2025 after a playing career that included 25 IPL appearances.
- He has recent domestic coaching experience, including a role with the Jammu & Kashmir senior men’s team.
- The hire fits KKR’s broader off‑season reset that also brought in high‑priced auction buys such as Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana, with IPL 2026 scheduled for March 26 to May 31.