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NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ thrilling one-run win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens on Sunday will also be remembered for the controversial dismissal of Virat Kohli.Chasing 223, RCB‘s star batsman and former captain Virat Kohli was adjudged out on the first ball of the third over when he was caught by surprise…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced yet another setback in the Indian Premier League 2024 season, suffering their sixth consecutive defeat and edging closer to being eliminated from playoff contention. In a nail-biting encounter against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, RCB fell agonizingly short of the massive target of 223…
NEW DELHI: Former cricketers’ reactions to Virat Kohli‘s controversial dismissal reflect a stark division of opinions within the fraternity. While some veterans criticised the decision, citing inconsistencies in the umpiring, others defended the call, highlighting the need to respect on-field decisions.Star RCB batter Kohli engaged in a heated exchange with the on-field umpires, venting his…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli was left furious by his dismissal during the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.Kohli engaged in a heated exchange with the on-field umpires, expressing his frustration over his dismissal before storming off the field in…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first in a crucial clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens, aiming to capitalize on the chasing advantage at the historic venue.Expressing his decision after winning the toss, du Plessis highlighted the traditional trend favoring chasing…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket icon Gautam Gambhir, now at the helm of Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor in the ongoing Indian Premier League season, recently shared poignant memories from his tenure with the franchise. In a heartfelt video shared by KKR in their social media platform, Gambhir recalled a memorable moment during a clash…
NEW DELHI: In the midst of the serene atmosphere at the iconic Eden Gardens, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and star RCB batter Virat Kohli engaged in an animated chat on the eve of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match in Kolkata on Saturday.Both of them found a moment of connection, discussing the nuances…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir, returning as a mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after guiding the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the past two seasons, emphasised that the team’s key focus this season is to embrace courage.“I’m a strong believer that it’s not the most talented team that goes on to…
NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir is known for his serious demeanor both on and off the field. Whether it’s playing cricket, travelling, attending events, being in the dugout or speaking to players, Gambhir is rarely seen smiling and often maintains a stern expression.In a video shared by the Kolkata Knight Riders, host Cyrus Broacha playfully remarked…
