Last Updated: October 29, 2025 10:01 PM
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians superstar who has won five IPL titles, has recently made people wonder if he will now wear the Kolkata Knight Riders jersey.
Will Rohit Sharma Join KKR?
This is because news recently broke that Abhishek Nayar, Rohit’s close friend and mentor, will become KKR’s new head coach for IPL 2026. This is where the excitement started among fans.
KKR congratulated Rohit on becoming the number one coach in the ICC ODI rankings on XXI, and that post added fuel to the fire.
People are suspecting that KKR may be planning to bring Rohit into their team. If so, IPL 2026 is sure to be a big hit.
Abhishek Nayar and Rohit’s Special Relationship
Abhishek Nayar is a prominent name in cricket. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Indian team and also worked with KKR. Now, he is set to become KKR’s head coach, replacing Chandrakant Pandit.
Nair is praised for taking players’ fitness and skills to the next level. He especially shares a wonderful bond with Rohit Sharma. Some time ago, some photos of Rohit went viral, showing him looking a little heavier.
Nair motivated Rohit, worked hard with him in the gym, and as a result, Rohit lost 10 kg.
He failed in the first ODI on the Australia tour, but then scored 73 runs in the second and 121* in the third. He became the top scorer in the series and reached number one in the ICC ODI rankings for the first time.
KKR then posted, “Top of the world and well deserved. Congratulations, Rohit.”
KKR’s post created a chaos
Following KKR’s post, a fan commented, “To confirm samjhun??” meaning, “Confirm that Rohit is joining KKR?”
KKR’s response was, “CONFIRM World No. 1 Men’s ODI Batter 💪💙.”
The fan then wrote, “Means Hitman is here in KKR.” This brief exchange went viral on social media.
People are now speculating whether this was a joke from KKR or a bigger hint. The news of Nair becoming the coach and the timing of Rohit’s praise has everyone wondering.
If Rohit leaves MI and joins KKR, Shah Rukh Khan’s team will become even stronger.
KKR has not yet issued an official statement, but #RohitToKKR is trending.
