Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will expect a lot more from their top-order as they aim to get their campaign back on track against a power-packed Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Chennai on Monday.
Shreyas Iyer missed the entire IPL 2023 last year because of a back injury.
Kolkata Knight Riders medium pacer Ramandeep Singh was fined 20 per cent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
Experienced batter Ajinkya Rahane has joined Kolkata Knight Riders as they ramp up preparations for IPL 2025.
High-flying Kolkata Knight Riders and an unpredictable Sunrisers Hyderabad, teams that have built their IPL 2024 campaign on power-hitting, will look to outmuscle each other in Qualifier 1 in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
'In-flight charcha with our Captain and Vice-Captain Sahab!. PS: We'll be reminding Shubman about your bat, Rashid Bhai!' GT captioned the video.
When Iyer managed just 9 runs across his first two games in IPL 2025-and didn't even get to bat in the second-questions began to surface. Was he worth the money?
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Ruturaj Gaikwad played a match-winning innings, but don't forget Shivam Dube, Sunil Narine and Angkrish Raghuvanshi's entertaining cameos.
Jadeja, Deshpande, Fizz were CSK's stars on Monday.
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KKR pacer Mitchell Starc's underwhelming performance is the worst among the specialist bowlers in IPL 2024.
It was a track where batters made merry after LSG put on 238 for 3 before KKR fell just four runs short as over 400 runs were scored.
Heinrich Klaasen's entertaining half-century went in vain as Andre Russell's all-round effort steered Kolkata Knight Riders to a thrilling four-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Mumbai Indians by 24 runs in the IPL 2024 match on Friday.
Morgan said KKR failed to forge partnerships in chase of 199 as they finished at an ordinary 159 for eight.
Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi says opener Prabhsimran Singh is showing 'greater maturity' this IPL season.
KKR lifted their third IPL title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in a lop-sided final.
Varun Chakravarthy, a key player for both the Indian team and the Kolkata Knight Riders, emphasizes the importance of consistency and reveals he is working on new variations to his spin bowling.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder and vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer acknowledged the scrutiny surrounding his Rs 23.75 crore price tag but emphasized his commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities rather than succumbing to the pressure. Iyer, who was retained by KKR through the Right to Match (RTM) card, believes that once the IPL begins, the numbers will cease to matter.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in Kolkata on Monday
"We're deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and the police who made this possible," the RCB statement added.
KKR's newly-appointed skipper Ajinkya Rahane seemed visibly irritated by the repeated discussions around Iyer's price tag and said he "deserved that price".
Dwayne Bravo, the new mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders, has stated that he will incorporate elements from former KKR strategist Gautam Gambhir's successful blueprint with his own distinct approach for the upcoming IPL season. Bravo, who replaced Gambhir after his departure to become the head coach of the Indian team, acknowledges the importance of building on KKR's previous success while also bringing his own style to the role.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah also congratulated the franchise on social media.
Riyan Parag's 2023 tweet predicting he would hit '4 sixes in an over' resurfaced, sparking a viral frenzy online.
Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.
Varun Chakaravarthy's ability to consistently figure among the wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders drew praise from former Australian tearaway bowler Brett Lee, who said he made life difficult for Mumbai Indians batters in the rain-shortened, low-scoring IPL match at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday night.
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After dismissing KKR Skipper Ajinkya Rahane, he came up with the move popularised by Telugu star Allu Arjun in the blockbuster movie Pushpa.
Patidar made a bright beginning to his stint as RCB captain, leading his side to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the IPL 2025 in Kolkata on Saturday.
Sunil Narine turned party pooper in stunning fashion-delivering a ruthless all-round performance to dismantle Chennai Super Kings.
One cycle refers to three seasons between mega auctions, meaning Russell is aiming to stay with KKR well into his 40s if form and fitness permit.
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Starc was at his lethal best in the Super Over, restricting RR to just 11/2 with a masterclass in death bowling.
Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar has spearheaded the establishment of a temporary training facility in bustling Mumbai.
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