Ottis Gibson Joins Kolkata Knight Riders as Assistant Coach

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of IPL 2025, replacing Ryan ten Doeschate. Gibson, a former West Indies fast bowler with over 650 first-class wickets, has an extensive coaching background, including leading the West Indies to their first ICC World T20 title in 2012 and serving as bowling coach for England in two separate stints. The new KKR support staff also includes head coach Chandrakant Pandit, mentor Dwayne Bravo, and bowling coach Bharat Arun. The team is adjusting after losing former captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, who joined the Indian national team staff. KKR will kick off their title defense against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens. Gibson's reputation as a sought-after coach was solidified through his roles with various international teams and T20 franchises.