'Not just in India, but in world cricket, we need guys who are a little bit more aggressive and play the game a little bit harder.'
Cricket fraternity hails Gautam Gambhir appointment
'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.' 'You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your team.'
Uncapped players who could create a bidding war between franchises at the IPL auction, come Sunday.
Global private equity major KKR has ranked India second among the emerging markets on external risks, citing the high fiscal and current account deficits.
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.
'I feel No. 3 is my batting position because that's the position I love to bat and have been batting for very long'
'Sometimes we arrange a Zoom call just for him to say hello to the players, that's about it.' 'But otherwise, no, no direct talk, it's never happened, even in a normal year.' 'After the game, you win, you lose, SRK is there to encourage the team, give them hugs.'
Gautam Gambhir's appointment will be a mere formality as he is only one to have applied for the coach's post.
'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?'
Meanwhile, the IPL 2022 Player Auction list was revealed on Tuesday with a total of 590 cricketers set to go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction.
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Shah Rukh Khan joined the jubilant KKR players and support staff on the field, high-fiving them and sharing emotional embraces after their thrilling win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were snapped up by Punjab Kings in a massive Rs 18 crore deals.
Pace spearhead Harshit Rana received a well-deserved maiden call-up, following his impressive performances.
Despite facing initial challenges with the ball gripping the pitch, Indian batter Rinku Singh adapted well to the conditions and played a crucial role in the team's success.
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.
This will be Shreya's second stint as captain as he had led Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2020.
The brief chat between Rohit and Rinku sparked curiosity.
'That's the best bit of coaching I had.'
Jos Buttler became only the sixth player in IPL history to score multiple centuries in the same season.
Umesh has picked up 10 wickets in five matches for KKR
India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir finds himself caught between a rock and hard place.
KKR, the IPL winners in 2012 and 2014 under Gambhir's captaincy, became the first team the enter the playoffs this season and are currently on 19 points after nine wins.
'Today is the day I say goodbye to the game that has given me everything.'
Shah Rukh Khan shares a warm bonding with Sourav Ganguly, who played for KKR in the first three years of IPL.
Australia's ongoing tour of Pakistan ends on April 5 while KKR's fifth match of the season is scheduled for April 10.
RCB might show interest in KL Rahul.
Enduring a forgettable outing in the first half of this year's IPL, two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders would look for reversal of fortunes when they resume their campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second phase of T20 league in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Believe it or not, this is the first T20 World Cup won by India after the launch of the IPL in 2008 -- after 16 seasons of the T20 league.
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif feels there is no reason why Mahendra Singh Dhoni should not play the next season of the IPL, given his form, fitness and ability to play big shots with ease.
India and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Friday joined Lancashire for a short stint
Interestingly, former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who led India to winning the T20 World Cup on June 29, was away at Wimbledon on Friday, missing the event.
'More than the money, I am happy to be a part of the team that has selected me.'
Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan sparked a debate at the IPL owners' meeting
Their confidence severely dented after two comprehensive defeats, last edition's runners-up side Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to get their inconsistent campaign back on track when they face Rajasthan Royals in the IPL match in Mumbai on Monday.
A testimony to KKR's problems has been the fact that 20 players have played in 12 games. There has not been a single game, where the playing XI has been retained, making the outfit look completely unsettled.
It was all down to a few good deliveries, said Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach Simon Helmot.
Shastri feels managing the workload of players, especially bowlers, will be Gambhir's biggest challenge.
'He could be the franchise player for KKR for the best part of the decade'
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