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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders have named former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum as the head coach for the upcoming season. Earlier this week, McCullum was also named as the Head Coach of Caribbean Premier League franchise Trinbago Knight Riders.

After announcing his retirement, Brendon McCullum will reportedly be the next assistant coach of two-time IPL winning franchise Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2020 season. In addition to that, the former New Zealand opener will also be appointed as the head coach of CPL side - Trinbago Knights.

Kuldeep Yadav has admited that it was frustrating when he was not picking wickets but added that he kept believing in himself despite the bouts of criticism that he had to endure. Rohit Sharma heaped praise on the Kanpur-born spinner whom he labeled as India’s match-winning bowler.

Robin Uthappa, who endured a tough season with Kolkata Knight Riders in the recently concluded IPL, said that anxiety acts as a motivator ahead of the start of any major tournament. KKR failed to make the play-off stage this season as they lost their do-or-die encounter against Mumbai Indians.