He hopes to become the best in the world in his area of expertise; says he is relishing his role at Knight Riders after making the switch from Royals; the 42-year-old describes Jammu & Kashmir’s historic Ranji triumph as special, hails the group as one of the most gifted
Published - May 05, 2026 12:01 am IST
Dishant Yagnik.
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Dishant Yagnik doesn’t just coach fielders; he extracts the best out of them.
After a historic Ranji Trophy triumph with Jammu & Kashmir — a vision he famously prophesied nine months ago — Yagnik has brought his high-octane, unconventional coaching philosophy to his new franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.
Published - May 05, 2026 12:01 am IST