Former West Indies fast bowler and ex-West Indies head coach Otis Gibson has been appointed as assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Gibson replaces Ryan ten Doeschate, who departed after IPL 2024 to join Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff with the India men's national team.

Gibson's appointment is part of a reshuffle in the KKR backroom staff following Gambhir’s exit after leading the franchise to the IPL title last season. The former West Indies coach brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as head coach of both the West Indies and South Africa men's national teams, and as a bowling coach for England and Bangladesh. He has also worked with several T20 franchises and county teams, most recently Yorkshire.

Meanwhile, legendary West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has also joined KKR as a mentor for IPL 2025, marking the end of his long-standing association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he served in a similar role after retiring as a player. Bravo, a three-time IPL champion with CSK, will bring his extensive T20 expertise to the defending champions.

KKR, led by newly appointed captain Ajinkya Rahane and vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, will open their IPL 2025 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22.