KKR rope in Dishant Yagnik as fielding coach ahead of IPL 2026
A wicket-keeper batter in his playing days, Yagnik enjoyed a solid domestic career representing Rajasthan and also made 25 IPL appearances between 2011 and 2014.
A wicket-keeper batter in his playing days, Yagnik enjoyed a solid domestic career representing Rajasthan and also made 25 IPL appearances between 2011 and 2014.
Southee, who represented the franchise in the IPL in 2021, 2022 and 2023 seasons, steps into the role at KKR after his predecessor Bharat Arun joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and will work alongside head coach Abhishek Nayar, mentor Dwayne Bravo, and newly appointed assistant coach Shane Watson.
New Zealand’s legendary seam bowler Tim Southee is set to retire from Test cricket at his home ground, Seddon Park in Hamilton, against England this December. Southee, however, made himself available for the World Test Championship final at Lord's in June if New Zealand qualify.
In second innings of the game Southee (3/6) and Santner (3/31) ensured that Australia never got going in their tall chase to be skittled out for just 111 in 17.1 overs
The two-time IPL champions, after starting the 2022 season with a bang, have lost five consecutive games and are languishing at No.8 on the points table with just six points. They are only above Mumbai Indians (10th) and Chennai Super Kings (9th).
Virat Kohli failed to make any contribution in India's first innings and was sent to the pavilion by the veteran Tim Southee for a paltry score of 3.
The current batch of New Zealand bowlers and wicketkeeper BJ Watling engaged in the traditional celebration by drinking champagne and smoking cigars.
Resuming the day at 144/4 and trailing by 39 runs, the visitors lost their last six wickets for mere 47 runs in 17 overs they batted on the fourth-day morning.
Resuming at an overnight score of 122 for 5 on Day 2, India could add only 43 runs before getting wrapped up.
It will be a tough challenge for India to face New Zealand in the first Test match at the Basin Reserve which offers cross breeze blowing across the ground.
