IPL 2022: Data and High performance managers of IPL teams

5. AR Srikkanth and Nathan Leamon (Kolkata Knight Riders)

KKR’s long standing analyst AR Srikkanth is the best example of evolution of role of an analyst in IPL. He is with KKR since 2008. He has transitioned from analyst to talent scout to now a team manager. Over the years, he has played crucial role in KKR’s success. He was the one to scout talented players like Sunil Narine, Shubhman Gill and many others through his unique skills. He also plays same role for Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL.

In 2021 season when Eoin Morgan was the captain, KKR onboarded Nathan Leamon – analyst of England men’s ODI and T20 team. He is famous for his mathematical algorithms with real-time information during the match using placards.

With AR Srikkanth elevated to manager and talent scout role, KKR have retained the services of Nathan Leamon. Leamon was one of the key catalyst that metamorphosed England’s limited overs team after their early exit from 2015 world cup. Leamon fostered an approach of aggressive batting, which can now be seen even with KKR team’s approach since the last two seasons.