‘Everyone called him a mad man but…’: Internet bows down to Gautam Gambhir for picking IPL’s biggest buy ever Mitchell Starc | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: When Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir bought Australian left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc for a record-shattering sum of Rs 24.75 crore in the December auction last year, fans and even pundits were absolutely stunned.And after a jittery start to the season, where Starc was taken to the cleaners in almost every league game,…

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IPL Final, KKR vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad look to rock Kolkata Knight Riders’ boat | Cricket News – Times of India

Marauding Knights start favourites but Gambhir-mentored team will be wary of Pat Cummins‘ mercurial bunch in final todayCHENNAI: The year was 2012. Shah Rukh Khan‘s daughter Suhana still hadn’t reached her teens. After the first four years of struggle, as Kolkata Knight Riders won a magical final at Chepauk, beating two-time defending champions Chennai Super…

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‘KKR had no right to win…’: Former Aussie all-rounder makes bold statement | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal…

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‘Khatarnak team!’ – After fixing the ‘weak link’, Kolkata Knight Riders get hungrier for third IPL title | Cricket News – Times of India

With their seventh victory in IPL 2024 at Mumbai Indians‘ (MI) fortress Wankhede Stadium on Friday, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) not just got a foot inside the playoffs but also fixed the one weak-link they had so far in their campaign — the form of fast bowler Mitchell Starc.IPL STANDINGS: Points Table | Orange Cap…

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MI vs KKR, IPL 2024 Highlights: Venkatesh Iyer, Mitchell Starc shine as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians after 12 years at Wankhede | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling attack worked together seamlessly to secure a 24-run victory against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians in an IPL match on Friday.While KKR’s batsmen struggled with their game plan and were bowled out for just 169, with Venkatesh Iyer‘s 70 being the standout performance, Mumbai Indians’ underperforming batters faltered on…

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Watch: Venkatesh Iyer takes a good low catch to get rid of Jake Fraser-McGurk | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer kept his calm as he showcased his prowess on the field with a remarkable low catch to dismiss Delhi Capitals‘ Jake Fraser-McGurk in an IPL match in Kolkata on Monday.Positioned perfectly at deep square leg, Iyer displayed quick reflexes as he grasped the ball inches above…

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Watch: Wicket-keeper Phil Salt’s acrobatic last-ball effort that led KKR to 1-run victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an electrifying IPL showdown, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) narrowly edged past Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by a mere one run, surviving a thrilling late charge by the RCB batsmen.Opting to field first at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, RCB conceded 222/6, with Phil Salt‘s explosive 48 off 14 balls, which included seven fours and…

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