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5 days ago
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Gautam Gambhir's former assistant Abhishek Nayar joins UP Warriorz as head coach
Nayar, a respected name in Indian cricket circles, had previously served as assistant coach with the Indian men's team as well as Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League and also had a brief stint with UPW shortly after the first Women's Premier League season in 2023. read more Abhishek Nayar was presented with a special jersey by comedian Zakir Khan upon joining UP Warriorz as their head coach. Image credit: UP Warriorz Ahead of Season 4 of the Women's Premier League, the UP Warriorz have made a strong statement of intent, by appointing the decorated and experienced, Abhishek Nayar as their Head Coach. Nayar played a key role as assistant coach in helping Kolkata Knight Riders clinch the Indian Premier League title in 2024, and was also a part of the coaching set-up for Team India when they won the Champions Trophy earlier this year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The announcement was made in collaboration with renowned stand-up comedian Zakir Khan, who has been onboarded as the face of UP Warriorz fans, on social media. The intriguing announcement video was shot at Nayar's alma mater, Bombay Scottish school. A respected figure in the Indian cricket circles, Nayar brings with him a deep understanding of the game, a proven track record in player development, and years of experience across various coaching roles at both domestic and international levels. A former Indian international all-rounder and a key figure in Mumbai's domestic cricket setup, Nayar has seamlessly transitioned into one of the most influential coaches in the Indian cricketing ecosystem. His journey as a coach has been defined by his ability to mentor and nurture young talent and help top athletes push past their limits. This isn't Nayar's first time being associated with the UP Warriorz since he also spent a brief stint with the team during their off-season training camps post Season 1. The franchise is confident that him stepping into the head coach role will bring consistency and strength to the team's preparations. Nayar's expertise and ability as a coach is well documented and was seen in the IPL when he was the KKR Assistant Coach. Hailing from Mumbai, Nayar had been part of KKR since 2018 and has worked closely with players like Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, and Rinku Singh since their early years. In 2024, Nayar also served as the assistant coach of the Indian men's national team, where he worked under Head Coach Gautam Gambhir. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD During his time with the Indian team, he worked closely with the top batters in the team, and KL Rahul personally credited Nayar for helping him regain his form in the T20 format. Among the other players he has worked with behind the scenes are also the likes of former India captain Rohit Sharma and former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik. Speaking on his appointment, Nayar expressed his excitement and said, 'I really enjoyed my time working with the UP Warriorz before and I'm thrilled to take on this new role. WPL is a fantastic platform for women's cricket and I'm looking forward to working closely with the management to build a strong team for Season 4. UP Warriorz already have a strong foundation in place, and I believe we can build something truly special. There is incredible potential and I will give it my all to help win their first-ever title this season' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Jinisha Sharma, Director, Capri Sports, echoed the enthusiasm and stated, 'We believe that this appointment shows our strong intent to elevate the team's performance and push for greater success in the upcoming WPL season. With Abhishek Nayar's leadership, experience in coaching at the highest level and ability to bring out the best in players, the franchise is confident of a strong showing this season.' Kshemal Waingankar, COO, UP Warriorz, said, 'Abhishek Nayar is one of the best brains in the business in Global cricket, and we are delighted to have on our side as the Head Coach. We are excited about his vision for UP Warriorz, and we are confident that under his leadership, the team can provide its fans with many more memorable moments in the future.'
Canada News.Net
5 days ago
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- Canada News.Net
UP Warriorz appoints Abhishek Nayar as head coach ahead of WPL season
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 25 (ANI): Ahead of season four of the Women's Premier League (WPL), the UP Warriorz have made a strong statement of intent by appointing the decorated and experienced Abhishek Nayar as their head coach. Nayar played a key role as an assistant coach in helping Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinch the Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2024 and was also part of the coaching setup for Team India when they won the Champions Trophy earlier this year. The Announcement was made in collaboration with renowned stand-up comedian Zakir Khan, who has been onboarded as the face of UP Warriorz fans on social media. The intriguing announcement video was shot at Abhishek Nayar's alma mater, Bombay Scottish School. A respected figure in Indian cricket circles, Nayar brings a deep understanding of the game, a proven track record in player development, and years of experience across various coaching roles at both domestic and international levels. A former Indian international all-rounder and a key figure in Mumbai's domestic cricket setup, Nayar has seamlessly transitioned into one of the most influential coaches in the Indian cricketing ecosystem. His journey as a coach has been defined by his ability to mentor and nurture young talent, helping top athletes push past their limits. This is not Nayar's first time being associated with the UP Warriorz since he also spent a brief stint with the team during their off-season training camps post-Season 1. The franchise is confident that his stepping into the head coach role will bring consistency and strength to the team's preparations. Nayar's expertise and ability as a coach are well documented and were seen in the IPL when he was the Assistant Coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Hailing from Mumbai, Nayar had been part of KKR since 2018 and has worked closely with players like Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, and Rinku Singh since their early years. In 2024, Nayar also served as the assistant coach of the Indian men's national team, where he worked under Head Coach Gautam Gambhir. During his time with the Indian team, he worked closely with the top batters in the team, and KL Rahul personally credited Nayar for helping him regain his form in the T20 format. Among the other players he has worked with behind the scenes are also the likes of former India captain Rohit Sharma and former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik. Speaking on his appointment, Abhishek Nayar expressed his excitement and said, 'I really enjoyed my time working with the UP Warriorz before, and I'm thrilled to take on this new role. WPL is a fantastic platform for women's cricket, and I'm looking forward to working closely with the management to build a strong team for Season 4. UP Warriorz already have a strong foundation in place, and I believe we can build something truly special. There is incredible potential, and I will give it my all to help win their first-ever title this season' Jinisha Sharma, Director, Capri Sports, echoed the enthusiasm and stated, 'We believe that this appointment shows our strong intent to elevate the team's performance and push for greater success in the upcoming WPL season. With Abhishek Nayar's leadership, experience in coaching at the highest level and ability to bring out the best in players, the franchise is confident of a strong showing this season.' Kshemal Waingankar, COO, UP Warriorz, said, 'Abhishek Nayar is one of the best brains in the business in Global cricket, and we are delighted to have on our side as the Head Coach. We are excited about his vision for UP Warriorz, and we are confident that under his leadership, the team can provide its fans with many more memorable moments in the future.' (ANI)
New Indian Express
5 days ago
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- New Indian Express
UP Warriorz appoint Abhishek Nayar as head coach
Nayar, who represented Mumbai with distinction in first-class cricket, also played three ODIs for India before his retirement in 2019. Since then, he has made a name for himself in coaching and was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders support staff as their assistant coach during their triumphant IPL campaign in 2024. Several high-profile cricketers such as Dinesh Karthik and KL Rahul have spoken about the positive turn that Nayar allegedly brought about in their game. He has also served as the coach of the KKR Academy in 2018 and was the head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League in 2022. Nayar was appointed as the Indian men's team's assistant coach after Gautam Gambhir became its head coach and was part of the team that won the Champions Trophy in the UAE earlier this year. However, his contract was allegedly terminated after that, and he returned as KKR's assistant coach for IPL 2025. Jinisha Sharma, director at Capri Sports, which owns the franchise, said, "We believe that this appointment shows our strong intent to elevate the team's performance and push for greater success in the upcoming WPL season. With Abhishek Nayar's leadership, experience in coaching at the highest level and ability to bring out the best in players, the franchise is confident of a strong showing this season." Kshemal Waingankar, COO, UP Warriorz, said, "Abhishek Nayar is one of the best brains in the business in global cricket, and we are delighted to have him on our side as the head coach. We are excited about his vision for UP Warriorz, and we are confident that under his leadership, the team can provide its fans with many more memorable moments in the future."
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Abhishek Nayar announced as WPL side UP Warriorz's head coach
Abhishek Nayar was on Friday announced as head coach of Women's Premier League (WPL) franchise UP Warriorz. The former India assistant coach had earlier helped the Warriorz in their off-season training camps in Bengaluru after the first edition of the league. 'I really enjoyed my time working with the UP Warriorz before and I'm thrilled to take on this new role. WPL is a fantastic platform for women's cricket and I'm looking forward to working closely with the management to build a strong team,' Nayar said. 'UP Warriorz already have a strong foundation in place, and I believe we can build something truly special. There is incredible potential and I will give it my all to help win their first-ever title this season.' Nayar played just three ODIs for India but had a prolific career in domesic cricket as an all-rounder for Mumbai. Since retiring in 2019, Nayar has developed a strong reputation for his coaching skills. Dinesh Karthik has credited him with unlocking his potential as a finisher in T20 cricket while the likes of Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have all spoken about how he has helped them as batters at various points. A post shared by Zakir Khan (@zakirkhan_208) // Nayar was a key part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) staff last season when they won the 2024 Indian Premier League title. He has also served as the coach of the KKR academy in 2018 and was the head coach of Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in Caribbean Premier League in 2022. Nayar was appointed as the Indian men's team's assistant coach after Gambhir Gambhir became its head coach and was part of the team that won the Champions Trophy in the UAE earlier this year. However, his contract was terminated after that and he returned as KKR's assistant coach for IPL 2025. Jinisha Sharma, director at Capri Sports, which owns the franchise, said, 'We believe that this appointment shows our strong intent to elevate the team's performance and push for greater success in the upcoming WPL season. 'With Abhishek Nayar's leadership, experience in coaching at the highest level and ability to bring out the best in players, the franchise is confident of a strong showing this season.' Kshemal Waingankar, COO, UP Warriorz, said: 'Abhishek Nayar is one of the best brains in the business in global cricket, and we are delighted to have on our side as the head coach. We are excited about his vision for UP Warriorz, and we are confident that under his leadership, the team can provide its fans with many more memorable moments in the future.'
India Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
After India job, Abhishek Nauyar takes up head coach role of UP Warriorz in WPL
Months after being relieved of his duties as the assistant coach of the Indian men's cricket team, Abhishek Nayar has been appointed head coach of the Women's Premier League side, UP Warriorz. The former India all-rounder replaces Jon Lewis, who parted ways with the franchise after a three-year stint at the served briefly as assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders during the IPL 2025 season, following the conclusion of his tenure with the Indian cricket team earlier in February. He was part of the Gautam Gambhir-led coaching staff when India clinched the Champions Trophy in the UAE in February. Prior to joining the national team in 2024, Nayar had a long-standing association with KKR and was an integral part of their title-winning campaign that year, working closely alongside Warriorz reached the playoffs in the inaugural season of the WPL in 2023. However, they have since finished fourth and fifth respectively in the five-team league over the past two PROMISES SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL This is not Nayar's first involvement with the Warriorz; he had previously worked with the team during their off-season training camps following Season 1. The franchise is confident that his appointment as head coach will bring greater consistency and depth to their preparations.'I really enjoyed my time working with the UP Warriorz before, and I'm thrilled to take on this new role. The WPL is a fantastic platform for women's cricket, and I'm looking forward to working closely with the management to build a strong team for Season 4,' said Nayar in an official statement.'UP Warriorz already have a strong foundation in place, and I believe we can build something truly special. There's incredible potential here, and I will give it my all to help the team win their first-ever title this season.'Nayar's arrival is expected to provide a significant boost to the squad, particularly in his work with domestic players. During his time with both KKR and the Indian national side, he developed an excellent rapport with Indian cricketers, helping many refine specific areas of their game through focused, specialised Rahul has publicly credited Nayar with helping him regain his form in the T20 format. Others who have benefited from his behind-the-scenes efforts include former India captain Rohit Sharma and former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Waingankar, COO of UP Warriorz, said: 'Abhishek Nayar is one of the best minds in global cricket, and we are delighted to have him on board as our head coach. We are excited about his vision for the UP Warriorz, and we are confident that under his leadership, the team will offer its fans many more memorable moments in the future.'- EndsMust Watch
