On paper, though, PBKS looks a tad more stronger than KKR.
'I'm so excited to go over there. I have some close friends I will be playing alongside. Can't wait.'
India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar seemed chuffed when the discussions turned to Harshit Rana.
KKR have used four different opening combinations in this edition but that didn't bear fruit as the team suffered its fifth loss on the trot earlier this week to lie seventh on the points table.
The left hander chose the team colours for his IPL 2022 hairstyle.
Shubman Gill's loss has been Gujarat Titans' gain as the India opener played a key role in winning the title in their maiden appearance last season.
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KKR had bought Shreyas Iyer for Rs 15.25 crore
Gautam Gambhir has enlisted Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar's expertise for the role of assistant coach with Team India.
Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, could be headed for the players' auction after failing to make a breakthrough in negotiations, while K L Rahul is also unlikely to be retained by LSG.
Andre Russell walked off the field
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The head coach gets to pick the support staff, and Gambhir is no exception. However, the board has reportedly nixed his first choices for bowling and fielding coaches.
Rinku has been added to India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.
Images from the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday
Ramandeep Singh enjoyed a memorable debut as he smashed the first ball of his T20 International career for a six, in Centurion, on Wednesday.
Kolkata Knight Riders' wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has flown back home to Bangladesh to attend a family emergency.
KKR bowling Bharat Arun said they have to improve their batting and bowling in the first six overs of Powerplay.
Lockie Ferguson has previously represented KKR, the two-time champions, from 2017 to 2021.
Images from the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.
RCB might show interest in KL Rahul.
Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were snapped up by Punjab Kings in a massive Rs 18 crore deals.
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit is hoping that their full time skipper Shreyas Iyer returns to action 'very soon'.
'Today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything.'
'My fans in Chennai and to all the CSK fans around the world, I call on you to give me your blessings and support as you always do. I know this is a sad moment for you guys, but it is one that I encourage you to continue to support me in everything that I do.'
'That's the best bit of coaching I had.'
'There were tough conversations with him, and I don't think he would have appreciated them at that stage. But I had to be honest.'
Captain David Warner led from the front with a quickfire half-century to steer Delhi Capitals to their first win in IPL 2023, after they edged Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets in Delhi on Thursday.
'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.' 'You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or setting a target.' 'It is going to be the fast bowlers because at how many venues have you seen spinners bowling the death overs?'
Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Andre Russell produced a superb showing with ball and bat, but it still wasn't enough to prevent the Kolkata Knight Riders from going down by eight runs against the Gujarat Titans.
Pace spearhead Harshit Rana received a well-deserved maiden call-up, following his impressive performances.
KKR were in a similar position in 2021 when they had lost four in a row in the first phase before they bounced back in the second leg in the UAE to make it the final.
'The first thing he told me in 2011 when I met him for the first time he said I don't like anybody telling me how acting needs to be done. I am sure you will not like someone telling you how cricket needs to be played.'
Kolkata Knight Riders bowling unit may have failed miserably against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but Nitish Rana, the losing side's skipper, still backs his bowlers, saying the same set will deliver for him in the upcoming IPL matches.
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer slept with the IPL Trophy.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team comes into the match with two wins on the bounce and, like always, will be tough to beat at their 'den'.
Livingstone has not played competitive cricket since picking up the knee injury on his Test debut in Pakistan in December.
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