James Foster added as Kolkata Knight Riders fielding coach for IPL 2020

The former Essex wicket-keeper replaces Subhadeep Ghosh in the role for the 13th edition of the competition beginning on March 29

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Kolkata Knight Riders have acquired James Foster as fielding coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

The 39-year-old joins the franchise for the whole of the 13th edition of the competition, which begins on March 29, joining the backroom team led by Brendon McCullum.

Foster, who played seven Tests, 11 one-day internationals and five T20s for England, replaces Subhadeep Ghosh who occupied the role last year.

Since retiring in 2018 after 18 years at Essex, Foster has occupied several coach roles.

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT❗

🤝 Welcome aboard, James Foster!! 🏃‍♂⚡

The former 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 keeper has been named #KKR's fielding coach for #IPL2020 🏏#KKR #KorboLorboJeetbo #Cricket @JamesFoster07 pic.twitter.com/IPiwK6yg3S

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) February 10, 2020

Khulna Titans, Pesahawar Zalmi, Sydney Thunder, Vancouver Knights, Afghanistan Boost Defenders, Worcestershire and England Lions have all benefitted from his advice in recent years.

Last summer, he joined Glamorgan as a consultant in the T20 Blast.

A former gloveman in his pomp, Foster will have the opportunity to work alongside one of the strongest wicket-keeping units in the competition, with captain Dinesh Karthik joined by Nikhil Naik and England's Tom Banton.

Under the stewardship of Karthik, KKR will go in search of their third IPL title this year after previous successes in 2012 and 2014.