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Kolkata Knight Riders‘ (KKR) two title wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL) came under the captaincy of Gautam Gambhir in 2012 and 2014, and the KKR icon has put the team well on its way to a third possible trophy in the ongoing season – this time as the team’s mentor.IPL 2024: Results |…
The charter flight of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had to be redirected twice, first to Guwahati and then to Varanasi, after adverse weather conditions in Kolkata didn’t allow their plane to land.The Shreyas Iyer-led squad was returning to Kolkata following their big win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at…
NEW DELHI: When the Twenty20 World Cup starts in the Americas next month, Kolkata Knight Riders and Australia pacer Mitchell Starc feels that the absence of the Impact player rule from the Indian Premier League will make the captains play more strategically.Teams have been batting with greater boldness and fearlessness since the impact player rule…
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: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has voiced his astonishment and dismay at the absence of Kolkata Knight Riders‘ finisher Rinku Singh from the India squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Chopra’s remarks have ignited fervent discussions among cricket enthusiasts following the squad announcement on Tuesday.Chopra, known for his insightful analysis,…
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders registered a commanding victory over Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens on Monday, propelled by the explosive batting of Phil Salt. As the dust settled on the scintillating encounter, it was former KKR skipper and current mentor Gautam Gambhir‘s social media post that encapsulated…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra shared his expert analysis and predictions for the upcoming Indian Premier League clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals on Monday.Chopra began by underlining the potential threat posed by Jake Fraser-McGurk at the top of the order for Delhi Capitals. Expressing intrigue about Kolkata’s strategy against the…
NEW DELHI: Jonny Bairstow‘s scintillating unbeaten century off just 45 balls propelled Punjab Kings to a record-breaking victory, as they successfully chased down Kolkata Knight Riders‘ imposing total of 261/6 with a stunning 262/2, clinching victory by eight wickets with eight balls to spare.Bairstow’s breathtaking innings, complemented by Shashank Singh‘s unbeaten 68 off 28 balls…
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…
