Indian pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a significant portion of the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury, impacting Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign. The article also discusses other changes in the KKR squad.
Chris Gayle came up with yet another scintillating knock on Thursday. His unbeaten 85 gave Royal Chalengers Bangalore a convincing eight-wicket victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in a Pepsi Indian Premier League match in Bangalore.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledges the challenge posed by Delhi Capitals, emphasising the importance of home advantage in the IPL as MI prepares to face DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Images from Saturday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.
Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi.
Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has highlighted the threat posed by Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy ahead of their IPL match, despite their recent struggles. He also discussed the pitch conditions and the team's stand-in captain, Ishan Kishan.
Spirits were high in the KKR dressing room after the win over the Rajasthan Royals.
South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, choosing to prioritise family time and T20 leagues despite briefly considering a comeback.
CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.
Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians' lead pacer, is reportedly at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, missing the team's pre-IPL training camp, with uncertainty over whether it's due to an injury or a routine check-up.
Faf du Plessis acknowledges Gautam Gambhir's competitive leadership style, highlighting its positive impact on teams like Kolkata Knight Riders. He emphasises Gambhir's high standards and accountability, noting the importance of strong leadership beyond just the captain's role in franchise cricket.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer, recognising his achievements in cricket, including his IPL success and contributions to the Indian national team.
Bangladesh's Sports Minister says a decision on lifting the ban on broadcasting IPL 2026 will be made after Information Minister Zahiruddin Swapan returns from abroad.
The Kolkata Knight Riders face significant challenges heading into IPL 2026, including key player injuries and the need to integrate new acquisitions into the squad.
Former India captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's impressive start to IPL 2026, noting his improved fitness and dominant batting performance.
Kolkata Knight Riders' disastrous Australia tour continued after Queensland defeated the Indian Premier League side by 48-run in the penultimate match of the six-match Twenty20 series, although all-rounder Andrew Symonds made little impact in the victory. With this victory Queensland have taken an unassailable 4-1 lead in the series with just one match to go.
Kochi Tuskers Kerala came up with a fine all-round display to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six runs in the Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Chasing a modest total of 133 for victory, the Kolkata side could only muster 126-9 in their 20 overs.
The New Zealand wicket-keeper batsmn will replace Sourav Ganguly for the second edition of the tournament, which kicks-off in Cape Town on Saturday.
Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Sunil Narine, who was instrumental in ensuring the team IPL title wins in 2012 and 2014, says the franchise is like his second home and it has backed him through thick and thin.
Rohit Sharma smashes fastest IPL fifty and leads Mumbai Indians to record 221 chase against KKR, ending 13-year opening match jinx at Wankhede.
Ajinkya Rahane remains captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders despite a disappointing 2025 season. He emphasises a positive mindset and embracing challenges as the team heads into IPL 2026 with a revamped squad.
Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking for their spinners to rediscover their form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.
Sunil Gavaskar suggests Kolkata Knight Riders consider adding a specialist batter due to Cameron Green's limited role.
On paper, Kolkata Knight Riders are overwhelming favourites against King's XI Punjab.
Check out the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.
Images from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Mumbai, on Saturday.
LA Knight Riders and MI New York have roped in top international stars for the debut season of the Major League Cricket.
The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.
With revenue generation on mind, Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders is regularly adding several new features to its official Web site, in an attempt to push advertising revenues as well as offer variety and interactivity to the KKR fans. The move is also expected to make cricket more fun for the fans with the launch of several 'cricketainment'-related activities for all age groups.
Images from Saturday's IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi.
Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.
Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.
Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians in their first home game of IPL 2026, focusing on top-order stability against Mumbai's strong batting lineup.
Images from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane responds to criticism regarding his strike rate in the IPL, suggesting that his detractors are motivated by jealousy and hidden agendas.
Images from Monday's Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah.
Cameron Green has also been in focus during his stint with IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders, with Cricket Australia managing his workload due to a lower back injury.
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has voiced his support for Cameron Green, affirming his place in the Test squad despite a less-than-stellar Ashes series. McDonald cites Green's strong domestic record and potential for growth as reasons for his continued selection.
New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.
Cricket Australia said the Kolkata Knight Riders' management is "fully aware" that Cameron Green would be unavailable to bowl in the first few games of IPL 2026.
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