‘I thought 199 was chaseable’: Ajinkya Rahane slams openers after KKR’s crushing defeat against GT | Cricket News – The Times of India

Kolkata: KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged his team’s batting struggles at the top order following their 39-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in Kolkata…

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India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar joins Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL franchise mid-season; BCCI secretary yet to confirm departure | Cricket News – The Times of India

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia (R) has yet to issue a statement on the exit of Abhishek Nayar (L) as Team India assistant coach despite him officially joining Kolkata Knight Riders. New Delhi: Days after news of his departure from the Indian camp emerged, men’s cricket team’s assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight…

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IPL 2025: Abhishek Nayar set to re-enter KKR dressing room but shouldn’t there be a cooling-off period? | Cricket News – The Times of India

Abhishek Nayar’s potential sudden shift from India’s assistant coach to the Kolkata Knight Riders mid-season raises eyebrows, especially concerning potential conflicts of interest. His inside knowledge of Team India players like Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj could give KKR a tactical advantage in the on-going IPL 2025. New Delhi: Days after his role with the…

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IPL 2025 bat size row: Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje fail ‘gauge test’ in PBKS vs KKR game | Cricket News – The Times of India

KKR batters Sunil Narine and Narich Nortje failed the ‘gauge test’ during their match against Punjab Kings. (Screengrabs) The BCCI’s decision to carry out on-field inspections of players’ bats has become a major talking point in IPL-2025 since Sunday, when bat checks were conducted on the field of play during the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs…

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‘Sometimes our best is not good enough’: Shah Rukh Khan’s heartfelt message to uplift KKR after nail-biting defeat to LSG | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite a thrilling four-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring IPL clash on Tuesday, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) received a morale-boosting message from team owner Shah Rukh Khan, which quickly struck a chord with fans and players alike.Also See: GT vs RR, IPL Live ScoreChasing a massive 239-run target at…

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Shardul Thakur bowls five consecutive wides, leaves Rishabh Pant frustrated | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shardul Thakur bowls five consecutive wides, leaves Rishabh Pant frustrated (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: It was a bizarre and frustrating sequence at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday as Shardul Thakur delivered five consecutive wides in a single ball (the first of the 13th over) during KKR’s steep run chase against Lucknow Super Giants. The moment left…

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KKR’s Venkatesh Iyer laughs out question on price-tag pressure | Cricket News – The Times of India

Venkatesh Iyer (Photo Source: X) Venkatesh Iyer denies feeling any pressure from being the costliest-ever Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player and focuses solely on how he can contribute to benefit the team’s performance. The vice-captain of the defending champions was bought for a massive Rs 23.75 crore at the mega auction last November. Iyer scored…

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IPL match today, MI vs KKR: Dream 11 Team Prediction, head to head, Wankhede Stadium pitch report, weather in Mumbai | Cricket News – The Times of India

In IPL tonight, Mumbai Indians face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. In a season where home advantage has become a hot topic, the struggling Mumbai Indians are hoping to secure their first win of IPL 2025 during their opening home match at Wankhede Stadium against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders tonight (March…

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WATCH: Virat Kohli fan breaches security to touch RCB’s star feet after fifty vs KKR | Cricket News – The Times of India

A fan, who entered the ground, tries to touch the feet of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli during the Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a commanding victory against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 opener, with Virat Kohli leading the chase…

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From Sourav Ganguly to Ajinkya Rahane: KKR captains over the years in IPL | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sourav Ganguly and Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the third most successful side with three titles, have seen several captains lead the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. With Ajinkya Rahane appointed as captain for the upcoming season and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain on…

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