IPL 2026 Auction Preparations Begin
The preparations for the IPL 2026 auction have already started. The season will begin in March, but the auction is expected to take place in mid-December — most likely on December 15 or 16.
Although this will be a mini auction, not a mega one, big surprises often happen even in smaller auctions.
Abhishek Nayar Becomes KKR Head Coach
A major update has come from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — Abhishek Nayar has been appointed as their head coach.
Nayar, who was earlier part of the Indian team’s coaching staff, is also a close friend of Rohit Sharma. Before the Australia tour, Rohit spent several days training with Nayar, which shows their strong bond.
Rohit Sharma’s Position in MI Weakens
Rohit Sharma’s role in Mumbai Indians (MI) has reduced over time. He is now used only as an impact player, focusing mainly on batting. He is not involved in fielding decisions or team strategies anymore.
Rohit Sharma No Longer India’s Captain
Rohit has lost captaincy across all formats. He first left T20 captaincy, then Test captaincy, and now even the ODI leadership is gone.
Currently, Rohit plays only as a regular player. With his powers gone in Indian cricket, his position in Mumbai Indians has become even weaker.
Will Rohit Join KKR with Abhishek Nayar?
Now that Abhishek Nayar is the head coach of KKR, there is speculation that Rohit Sharma might move to Kolkata Knight Riders.
KKR needs a new captain, a strong opener, and an overall team rebuild. Many believe Rohit could be the perfect fit for this role and could team up again with his close friend, Abhishek Nayar.
Will Suryakumar Yadav Follow Rohit Sharma?
If Rohit joins KKR, the next question is — will Suryakumar Yadav (SKY) follow him?
Suryakumar has played for KKR in the past and even served as vice-captain. He shares a strong brother-like bond with Rohit Sharma and often takes guidance from him.
At the moment, SKY is the vice-captain of Mumbai Indians, but the main leadership is with Hardik Pandya. With Ishan Kishan also expected to return, MI’s new core seems to be built around Hardik.
In such a case, both Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav might consider a fresh start with another franchise.
