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Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an "instinctive and attacking player", highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format. Rahane has scored 67 (off 40 balls), 8 (10 balls) and 8 not out (6 balls) in KKR's three outings against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively so far this IPL season. After the SRH game, Rah ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) has already entered its matchweek three, as Rajasthan Royals (RR) face five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI), on Tuesday, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This is the third match for both franchises. The Royals had a brilliant start to their IPL 2026 campaign, winning two out of two matches. On the other hand, the five-time winners have had a start-stop start after winning their first match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR); they fell sh ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Fresh from his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohammed Shami returns to his 'home' ground, Eden Gardens, to face Kolkata Knight Riders, sounding a quiet warning to the opposition. Winless after three matches, embattled Kolkata Knight Riders take on Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, their third home game in a row. "You always have that home advantage playing at Eden Gardens," Shami said on Tuesday, speaking alongside K ...Read More >
Kolkata: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the team's batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win a match in three outings this season, and even the one point that they have in their kitty now is from a washout against Punjab Kings on Monday."He's (Rahane) the Knight Riders captain, and I feel Rinku bats too low. He's (Rinku) a better player than that, and, hopefu ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the team's batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win a match in three outings this season, and even the one point that they have in their kitty now is from a washout against Punjab Kings on Monday. "He's (Rahane) the Knight Riders captain, and I feel Rinku bats too low. He's (Rinku) a better player than th ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The start of Rajasthan Royals' clash with Mumbai Indians has been delayed because of rain, which lashed the city for around three hours since early afternoon, forcing the ground staff to deploy the heavy covers at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium in Barsapara in Guwahati on Tuesday. Though the drizzle had picked up slightly in intensity past 7.30 pm, the scheduled start time of the match, the ground staff has removed covers from the side wickets and ...Read More >
Despite the conditions suitable for bowlers thanks to the rain, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first and quickly found themselves struggling at 16/2 inside two overs. Kolkata Knight Riders have opened their account on the IPL 2026 points table, and they have the weather gods to thank for it. Their innings got off to a poor start after they inexplicably opted to bat first under an overcast sky at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings pacers made full use of the favourable conditions, leaving KKR opener ...Read More >
MI coach Paras Mhambrey says captain Hardik Pandya is fit to face RR in Guwahati. Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has confirmed that captain Hardik Pandya is 'fit and fine' and would be available for the team's match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Tuesday. Pandya missed the last match against the Delhi Capitals due to illness. Like the effects seen in the Indian team, Pandya's absence prompted MI to make multiple changes, with Corbin Bosch coming in as the all-ro ...Read More >
RR vs MI Guwahati weather update today: The IPL 2026 season has seen its first rain-abandoned match, with concerns now rising for the Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians fixture in Guwahati due to intermittent rainfall. In a positive development, Hardik Pandya has returned to training for Mumbai Indians ahead of the game. The Indian Premier League 2026 season witnessed its first abandoned game on Monday, as the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata was called off due t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders."Our batting ha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders. "Our batting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In the opening 12 games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the 'Fearless Prodigies' have stamped their authority with the bat, ball, and in the field. Be it Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav, or Harsh Dubey, these youngsters have risen to the occasion in crunch moments, playing with a boldness that belies their age. According to JioStar, these are the top 5 fearless prodigies who have stolen the limelight in the tournam ...Read More >
New Delhi: Virender Sehwag has advised players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in response to Ajinkya Rahane's "jealousy" remark about critics during IPL 2026. The former India opener suggested that engaging in such exchanges serves little purpose, especially as scrutiny intensifies around Kolkata Knight Riders amid their winless start to the season. Rahane, leading KKR through a difficult phase with back-to-back defeats, appeared visibly displeased when questioned about his strike rate in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has so far belonged to a fearless new generation of cricketers who have made an immediate impact with bat, ball and in the field. In just the first 11 matches of the season, several young stars have stepped into the spotlight, underlining the league's growing reputation as a platform where emerging talent thrives under pressure. Among the standout performers are Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav and Ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been under scrutiny after he chose to bat first in the match against PBKS, which was under threat of heavy rain. Many former cricketers have questioned him over his decision, and the former Australian skipper, Aaron Finch, has also joined the bandwagon and has also slammed the former Indian star over his decision. Despite the pitch under cover and more rain being expected, Rahane chose to bat first in the match against PBKS. Finch has ...Read More >
'Obviously, my family plays a big role in it. I have missed my friends when they did extremely well in the World Cup. But I had a little bit more FOMO, and I wanted to come back.' IMAGE: Heinrich Klaasen in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket, prioritising family time and T20 leagues. Klaasen briefly considered a comeback after experiencing 'FOMO' during the 2026 T20 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen has made a striking assessment of Chennai Super Kings, stating that the absence of their charismatic former skipper MS Dhoni "doesn't really make much of a difference" to the five-time champions in IPL 2026.Speaking after Sunrisers Hyderabad's mixed start to the season, Klaasen downplayed the impact of Dhoni's absence as a player, suggesting that CSK's strength lies beyond one individual."CSK has got an incredible IPL record. Even with Dhoni ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Anil Kumble stressed Hardik Pandya's irreplaceable value ahead of Mumbai Indians' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals, stating that his absence could disrupt MI's team balance and the team would require two players to fill in his shoes. Pandya, who was unable to play in Mumbai's last away game against Delhi Capitals because of illness, returned to training in Guwahati on Sunday. With Pandya out, Suryakumar Yadav too ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders. ...Read More >
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 moves into Match 13, all eyes are on the skies over the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium. After the previous day's washout between KKR and PBKS in Kolkata, fans and officials alike are monitoring the Guwahati weather closely as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare to host the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday, 7 April. RR vs MI Betting Odds and Favourites by Kalshi: Winner Prediction for IPL 2026 Match 13. The fixture is a crucial early-season encounter, with the ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled a striking new mural at Rash Behari Avenue, transforming one of South Kolkata's busiest streets into a vibrant celebration of the team's deep-rooted bond with its fans. According to a release from KKR, the mural is inspired by the campaign "Prothom Bhalobasha KKR", placing the emotion of first love at the centre of the team's connection with the city. It brings together KKR's identity, its players, and the u ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled a striking new mural at Rash Behari Avenue, transforming one of South Kolkata's busiest streets into a vibrant celebration of the team's deep-rooted bond with its fans. The mural is inspired by the campaign "Prothom Bhalobasha KKR", placing the emotion of first love at the centre of the team's connection with the city. It brings together KKR's identity, its players, and the unwavering voice of its supporters ...Read More >
New Delhi: On Monday, the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Chennai Super Kings was called off. The game was being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata; however, persistent inclement weather forced its cancellation. Meanwhile, the 13th match of the Indian Premier League -- featuring the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals -- is scheduled to take place this Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, a fixture that has fans brimming with excitement. On the other hand, ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ___ A ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Hardik Pandya returned to training ahead of the Mumbai Indians' upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, boosting hopes of his availability after missing the side's previous fixture due to illness. Notably, the Mumbai Indians' full-time skipper had sat out the away game against the Delhi Capitals, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as captain. At the toss, Suryakumar confirmed that Pandya was "unwell", forcing the te ...Read More >
Vijaykumar Vyshak reveals wide yorker plan to dismiss Ayush Mhatre, credits skipper Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings carry winning momentum to Eden Gardens. Star Karnataka and Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak has said that with Ayush Mhatre going all guns blazing, he and skipper Shreyas Iyer decided to bowl wide yorkers, so that the Chennai Super Kings star was forced to hit on the other side of the ground and give away his wicket. Vyshak bowled his first over in CSK's fifth, conceding 10 runs ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Hardik Pandya returned to training ahead of the Mumbai Indians' upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, boosting hopes of his availability after missing the side's previous fixture due to illness. Notably, the Mumbai Indians' full-time skipper had sat out the away game against the Delhi Capitals, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as captain. At the toss, Suryakumar confirmed that Pandya was "unwell", forcing the te ...Read More >
Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals host struggling Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 in Guwahati, with rain and thunderstorms likely to disrupt play on a generally batting friendly pitch. Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to host the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match no. 13 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (April 7). With two consecutive wins in the season, the formidable Royals are currently placed second in the points tally. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav ...Read More >
Tim David attributes his explosive 70-run innings against CSK to the invaluable coaching and preparation advice he received from Dinesh Karthik. IMAGE: Tim David belted eight sixes and three boundaries in his unbeaten 25-ball 70-run knock against Chennai Super Kings. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters Key Points Tim David credits Dinesh Karthik's coaching for his match-winning 70 runs against CSK in the IPL. Rajat Patidar hails David as the best finisher he has ever seen, highlighting his cons ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally opened their account in IPL 2026, albeit in frustrating circumstances, as their clash against Punjab Kings was abandoned due to heavy rain and a wet outfield at Eden Gardens on Monday -- marking the first washout of the season.The game was called off after persistent rain and strong winds made it impossible to resume play, despite officials extending the cut-off time to 11:14 pm. Both teams shared a point each, with Punjab moving to the top of the table w ...Read More >
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