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KOLKATA: What can be considered a safe total? That question would be haunting the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of their clash at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.They would have been happy putting up more than 200 runs in their opening games of the season, but despite that they ended up as the losing sides. It's hard to digest, but harder to find a way out. Both teams are struggling to get a Plan B in place after losing some key players even before the first ball was bowled in ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 1 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar has reaffirmed the franchise's strong belief in Cameron Green ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday, underlining that the Australian all-rounder remains a key part of their long-term vision despite early challenges. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane earlier addressed a question regarding Green after the all-rounder did not bowl in the team's first match of the IPL, against M ...Read More >
KKR await Matheesha Pathirana for IPL 2026 as Shane Watson and Abhishek Nayar coordinate with Sri Lanka Cricket to ensure his full fitness after a calf strain. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson accepted that it is 'a waiting game' for the franchise when asked about Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana's availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had earlier confirmed that Pathirana will miss the early stages of the IPL and ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate for their spinners to rediscover the bite against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match involving two batting-heavy sides here on Thursday.This fixture also marks the start of a crucial home stretch for the three-time champions, who will play three matches in seven days and another on April 19 before the Kolkata leg pauses for nearly a month due to the upcoming assembly polls.With four away games to follow and their next home fixture scheduled only ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate for their spinners to rediscover the bite against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match involving two batting-heavy sides here on Thursday. This fixture also marks the start of a crucial home stretch for the three-time champions, who will play three matches in seven days and another on April 19 before the Kolkata leg pauses for nearly a month due to the upcoming assembly polls. With four away games to follow and their next home fixture scheduled o ...Read More >
New Delhi: These days, the buzz surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) is resonating across the nation and in cricket-loving countries worldwide. The league is watched live by audiences both within the country and abroad. Videos from the IPL frequently go viral in the aftermath of matches. In the second match of this season, the Mumbai Indians registered a spectacular victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders. In this match, former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma delivered a magnificent p ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Expectations are sky-high from Cameron Green the all-rounder. It began with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane's response to a reporter's question about Green not bowling in KKR's opening IPL 2026 match, and then Cricket Australia issued a clarification on Rahane's remark. Since then, the debate has gathered pace.Now, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has also weighed in, saying the all-rounder needs to balance the expectations from both his IPL franchise and the national ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 30: The question lingered long after the dust had settled on Kolkata Knight Riders' opening defeat. It hung in the air, unanswered yet unavoidable. Why did Cameron Green -- the franchise's high-profile INR 25.20 crore acquisition -- not bowl a single delivery against Mumbai Indians? KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, never one to indulge in elaborate explanations, offered a response that was as brief as it was telling. "Ask Cricket Australia," he remarked, subtly shifting the spotlight ...Read More >
Mumbai Indians made an imposing start to the Indian Premier League by beating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets at Wankhede Stadium. A day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased 202 in 15.4 overs, five-time champions Mumbai knocked off 221 with five balls to spare in another impressive pursuit. Former captain Rohit Sharma scored 78 from 38 balls and fellow opener Ryan Rickelton, preferred over South Africa team-mate Quinton de Kock, a 43-ball 81 - the pair combining for an opening partner ...Read More >
Wankhede (Mumbai) [India], March 30 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday confirmed that all-rounder Cameron Green, representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is recovering from a lower-back injury and is currently rebuilding his bowling workload with an aim to return to his full capacities as an all-rounder within the next 10-12 days. KKR suffered a six-wicket loss to five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Monday, with the bowling looki ...Read More >
Wankhede (Mumbai) [India], March 30 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday confirmed that all-rounder Cameron Green, representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is recovering from a lower-back injury and is currently rebuilding his bowling workload with an aim to return to his full capacities as an all-rounder within the next 10-12 days. KKR suffered a six-wicket loss to five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Monday, with the bowling looki ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has officially kicked off with the high-octane energy fans have come to expect, but the early headlines aren't just about the towering sixes. On Sunday, the historic Wankhede Stadium played host to the season's second match, a heavyweight clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While the atmosphere inside the stadium was electric with rivalry, the post-match scene painted a different, much more humorous picture of the 'Gentl ...Read More >
Mumbai: It took Shardul Thakur eleven years of playing IPL cricket for six franchises to get into the home dressing room at the Wankhede. In only two balls, he was among the wickets in the Mumbai Indians jersey against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday night. The moment he cut short Finn Allen's threatening innings in the sixth over, cliches followed in commentary. "He has a bit of a golden arm." As KKR batters continued mayhem at the crease, Thakur struck another crucial blow in the 9th over. An ...Read More >
Anil Kumble believes Rohit Sharma's improved fitness and aggressive batting in the IPL signal a '2.0 avatar' that will pose a significant threat to opposing teams. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma smashed a blistering 38-ball 78 against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 opening match on Sunday. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Anil Kumble believes Rohit Sharma has entered a '2.0 avatar' in the IPL, showcasing dominant form. Rohit Sharma's fitness improvements and powerful hitting are k ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for not using Sunil Narine against a rampaging Rohit Sharma during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians, despite the Trinidadian's strong record against the MI star. Chasing 221, Rohit smashed 78 off 38 balls while adding 148 in 72 balls with opening partner Ryan Rickelton (81 off 43 balls), as the KKR bowlers were taken to the cleaners on a flat Wankhede surface on Sunday. ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Actor Sayani Gupta has stepped into production with the launch of her banner Sayani Gupta Movies (SGM), with her directorial debut short film 'Aasmani' as its first project. After over a decade of working across films and streaming platforms, Sayani said the move towards production stems from her desire to be more deeply involved in storytelling. "It has been a long dream. I've been wanting tell a certain kind of stories and the idea is to be able ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Nita Ambani has hailed the team's "really special" season-opener win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, their first since the 2012 edition. Mumbai chased down a formidable target of 221 to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday in both teams' first match in the IPL 2026 edition. The last time MI won the first match of the IPL was 14 years ago, back in the IPL 2012 season. In a video uploaded by Mumbai Indians' ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Dismissive of the never-ending speculation around his future, experienced India batter and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane says he is playing cricket for personal growth and not to prove a point to the naysayers. The 37-year-old Rahane had stepped down from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captaincy last season and he also did not lead the side in white-ball domestic competitions. The move triggered another round of chatter around the future of the batter, who hasn't played for India ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 30 (PTI) Dismissive of the never-ending speculation around his future, experienced India batter and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane says he is playing cricket for personal growth and not to prove a point to the naysayers. The 37-year-old Rahane had stepped down from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captaincy last season and he also did not lead the side in white-ball domestic competitions. The move triggered another round of chatter around the future of the batter, who hasn't play ...Read More >
Jharkhand's undefeated streak halted on Tuesday, as it lost to Andhra by nine wickets in the last fixture of the Super League. But that did not stop Ishan Kishan's men from reaching their maiden final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Enjoying a superior Net Run Rate (NRR) of + 0.221, Jharkhand finished atop the table in Group B, to set up a summit clash with Haryana, who stunned Hyderabad with a 124-run win at the MCA Stadium. Coming on the back of two successive wins, a victory against Haryana ...Read More >
The squads for the 2026 Indian Premier League are now finalised after a auction in Abu Dhabi. This is how each of the 10 teams line up for the 19th season of the tournament. *denotes overseas player MS Dhoni, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Jamie Overton*, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis*, Noor Ahmad*, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis*, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Matt Hen ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction came to an end in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals spent Rs 13.4 crore from their purse of Rs 16.05 crore to buy 9 players at the auction ahead of the IPL 2026 season. However, there was some bad news for the Royals as their star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has been hospitalized. Jaiswal, who was turning out for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy 2025 Super League match in Pune on Tuesday, was taken to Aditya Birla Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchw ...Read More >
Star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was on Tuesday hospitalised with acute gastroenteritis, according to a report in The Indian Express, hours after Mumbai beat Rajasthan in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League encounter in Pune. Yashasvi scored 15 runs off 16 balls in the game. According to the report, Jaiswal experienced stomach cramps that worsened after the game. He was rushed to the Aditya Birla Hospital in Pimpri-Chinchwad, where he was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. Jaiswal was ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders broke the bank for Cameron Green, acquiring the Aussie all-rounder for ₹25.2 crore. It was a massive bidding war in the IPL 2026 mini auction, as Rajasthan Royals came out all guns blazing, but KKR had the biggest purse, and came out on top. CSK also entered the bidding midway with a bid of ₹13.8 crore. However, it was KKR that ultimately reigned supreme, beating CSK. KKR also purchased Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore and Finn Allen for ₹2 crore. Meanwhile, Kolkat ...Read More >
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green scripted history on Tuesday, becoming the most expensive overseas player of Indian Premier League (IPL) history. He was sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering ₹25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The bidding opened with a cheeky raise from the Mumbai Indians, despite their limited purse, before the Rajasthan Royals entered the fray, leaving KKR to battle RR after MI exited. Green's addition bolsters the KKR squad th ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round performance has helped his side Andhra Pradesh to clinch a nine-run win against in-form Jharkhand in a Super League Group A match at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 at the DY Patil Academy on Tuesday. Nitish Kumar was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance. With this victory, Andhra Pradesh ended Jharkhand's nine-match winning streak in the ongoing domestic tournament. Also ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 16 (ANI): India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round performance has helped his side Andhra Pradesh to clinch a nine-run win against in-form Jharkhand in a Super League Group A match at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 at the DY Patil Academy on Tuesday. Nitish Kumar was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance. With this victory, Andhra Pradesh ended Jharkhand's nine-match winning streak in the ongoing domestic tournament. Batti ...Read More >
Sarfaraz Khan sent a stunning message to the franchises ahead of the IPL 2026 Auction with an 18-ball half-century for Mumbai during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League B match against Haryana on Sunday. It was a brilliant knock from the batter as he scored 64 off just 25 deliveries with the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes. The knock was filled with some cheeky ramps and lap shots off the left-armer Ishant Bhardwaj. The aggressive innings came at the right moment for Sarfaraz, who will be looki ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction approaches, franchises are gearing up to strengthen their squads with a mix of star players and promising uncapped talent. Ahead of the auction on Tuesday, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan weighed in on fast bowlers who could attract strong bids. The 2026 auction will take place in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The player list for the 2026 season auction has been finalised, with 350 players, including 240 Ind ...Read More >
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