Shreyas Iyer. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: After weeks of suspense, there was some dialogue between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and captain Shreyas Iyer. The deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their list of retained players is just days away (October 31) and KKR have finally reached out to Iyer. It is…
Shubman Gill during the first Test match against Bangladesh in Chennai. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik has praised young batter Shubman Gill, highlighting his potential for greatness. Karthik mentioned that he would like to see Gill excel in challenging conditions to fully gauge his capabilities.Speaking on Cricbuzz, Karthik admired Gill’s six-hitting…
NEW DELHI: Uganda equaled the lowest score ever recorded in a Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday, collapsing to 39 all out against the West Indies. This dismal performance matched the Netherlands’ record low against Sri Lanka in 2014.West Indies, who posted 173 for five after winning the toss and electing to bat, secured victory by…
NEW DELHI: West Indies asserted their dominance with a resounding 134-run victory over Uganda in their T20 World Cup encounter, a result largely orchestrated by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein‘s exceptional bowling performance.Opting to bat first, West Indies posted a competitive total of 173/5, spearheaded by Johnson Charles‘s aggressive 44 and Andre Russell‘s late blitz of…
NEW DELHI: In a spectacular display of dominance, Kolkata Knight Riders claimed their third IPL title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in a one-sided final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. KKR captain Shreyas Iyer lauded his team’s season-long invincibility, highlighting their comprehensive performance throughout the tournament.“Absolutely comprehensive (the win).We played like…
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Rahul Tripathi was left crestfallen and disconsolate on Tuesday after an ill-fated and luckless run-out in the crucial Qualifier 1 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.The unfortunate dismissal left him dejected and dispirited, as it was a pivotal moment in the game that…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has identified a significant flaw in star batter Suryakumar Yadav‘s batting technique, which could be used against him by the rival bowlers in the upcoming T20 World Cup.The cricketer-turned-analyst mentioned that Suryakumar’s footwork could be problematic, especially against fast bowlers. Rayudu suggested that he needs to work on…
NEW DELHI: Charming all-rounder Sunil Narine has been the KKRs’ go-to player for more than ten years in the IPL, hitting huge sixes, scoring a ton of runs, and producing breakthroughs. Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan lavishly praised the all-rounder, calling him the “Superman” and the true driving force behind the team’s success.KKR is presently second…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders explosive batsman Phil Salt etched his name into the record books, breaking a 14-year-old milestone previously held by none other than Sourav Ganguly at Eden Gardens.It was the IPL season of 2024 when Salt’s dazzling performances lit up the stadium and captured the imagination of fans. In just six innings,…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders witnessed a staggering display of power-hitting from the Punjab Kings, who etched their name in the annals of T20 cricket history with a breathtaking run chase at the Eden Gardens, overshadowing a moment of contention involving KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir.Punjab Kings chased down a formidable target of 262 runs with…
