News for 'KKR'

PIX: King Khan makes Kohli groove to his tunes

PIX: King Khan makes Kohli groove to his tunes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Shah Rukh Khan's dance duet with Virat Kohli stole the show at the IPL opening ceremony in Kolkata on Saturday.

'Narine and Chakravarthy are amazing spinners'

'Narine and Chakravarthy are amazing spinners'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Sunil Narine was the pick of the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers, snapping three wickets and conceding just 13 runs in his spell of four overs. He did well with the bat too, scoring 44 runs from 18 balls, which included five maximums and two boundaries.

Jos Buttler Overtakes Pooran As MVP

Jos Buttler Overtakes Pooran As MVP

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 55.

'He still wants to play another 2-3 cycles of IPL'

'He still wants to play another 2-3 cycles of IPL'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

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.

PIX: Buttler ton as Royals pull off biggest IPL chase to beat KKR

PIX: Buttler ton as Royals pull off biggest IPL chase to beat KKR

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Rajasthan Royals pulled off the highest run chase in the history of IPL to edge Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets.

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.

'Doesn't matter if I'm paid Rs 23 crore or Rs 20 lakh': Venkatesh Iyer

'Doesn't matter if I'm paid Rs 23 crore or Rs 20 lakh': Venkatesh Iyer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

KKR's star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer claimed staying in the present has been the key to handling the pressures of the T20 league.

KKR Asks: Know These Bengali Lines?

KKR Asks: Know These Bengali Lines?

Rediff.com20 May 2023

KKR Skipper Nitish Rana declares that if you are a true KKR fan, you should know these Bengali lines.

KKR Coach's Faith In Rinku Boosts India

KKR Coach's Faith In Rinku Boosts India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

How Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar rested faith in Rinku's talent.

Gambhir-Iyer could help KKR's fortunes: Morgan

Gambhir-Iyer could help KKR's fortunes: Morgan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The Knight Riders, who finished seventh in 2023 and 2022, have brought back two-time title winning captain Gambhir as their mentor ahead of the next edition.

Rohit Caught In Viral Video Controversy

Rohit Caught In Viral Video Controversy

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

A short video posted by Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium has triggered fresh controversy.

Powell's big update on Rahane before RR clash

Powell's big update on Rahane before RR clash

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders received a boost ahead of their must-win clash against Rajasthan Royals as skipper Ajinkya Rahane showed promising signs of recovery

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings playing different cricket this season: Prabhsimran Singh

Can Shreyas Pip Sai Sudharsan To MVP?

Can Shreyas Pip Sai Sudharsan To MVP?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji check out who could be the Most Valuable Player of IPL 2025 before the final.

Will Sai Sudharsan Be IPL 2025's MVP?

Will Sai Sudharsan Be IPL 2025's MVP?

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 68.

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

IPL 2024: KKR look to iron out flaws against off-colour MI

Rediff.com2 May 2024

KKR will look to iron out their flaws and get the better of a misfiring Mumbai Indians during their IPL match on Friday.

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

DC's power hitters vs KKR's star-studded lineup: Who will prevail?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For DC, the onus will be on Prithvi Shaw and veteran Australian David Warner to provide a solid start.

Can Sai Catch Up With Pooran In MVP Race?

Can Sai Catch Up With Pooran In MVP Race?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 29.

DC vs KKR: Who Took The Best Catch?

DC vs KKR: Who Took The Best Catch?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Stubbs or Shreyas? Mayank or Ishant?

CSK's Mumbai Boys Dismantle KKR

CSK's Mumbai Boys Dismantle KKR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane's brutal partnership propelled CSK to 235.

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

RCB skipper Patidar recovers from finger injury, hits nets

Rediff.com16 May 2025

RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal's absence at No. 3 will also be partially filled by Patidar's availability. Padikkal has been sidelined for the remainder of the IPL due to a hamstring injury, and Mayank Agarwal, who is primarily an opener, has been brought in by the franchise to take his place.

Blow for Punjab! Ferguson set to miss rest of IPL 2025

Blow for Punjab! Ferguson set to miss rest of IPL 2025

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Lockie Ferguson is all but ruled out for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Punjab Kings fast bowling coach James Hopes saying that the pacer's chances of returning towards the back end of the tournament are bleak.

We haven't achieved anything yet: Ponting warns Punjab Kings

We haven't achieved anything yet: Ponting warns Punjab Kings

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting told his players not to lose focus as they "haven't achieved anything yet".

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Shubman Gill's return to form will provide a big boost to Gujarat Titans as they square off against table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in their must-win IPL game in Ahmedabad on Monday.

'I want to do something special for Shah Rukh Bhai'

'I want to do something special for Shah Rukh Bhai'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Venkatesh, one of the marquee players this season, was bought back by KKR for a massive Rs 23.75 crores, making him one of the most expensive players in the league.

Gambhir will be a big miss: Narine

Gambhir will be a big miss: Narine

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Despite the leadership changes, KKR have retained key players, including Venkatesh Iyer, who has been re-signed at a huge price of Rs 23.75-crore and named the team's vice-captain.

Ponting ecstatic after Punjab's 'season-defining' win

Ponting ecstatic after Punjab's 'season-defining' win

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting on Tuesday said his team's thrilling 16-run win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could be a "season-defining" victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Hardik reveals why MI backed Ashwani Kumar

Hardik reveals why MI backed Ashwani Kumar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya praised the team's scouting team for discovering left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar, who starred in the team's eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL. Kumar took four wickets on debut, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in the IPL, and played a crucial role in restricting KKR to 116 runs.

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

IPL 2025: Nicholas Pooran is MVP, But Faces Competition

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2025 after Game 39.

Op Sindoor: Moeen was worried for his parents stuck in PoK

Op Sindoor: Moeen was worried for his parents stuck in PoK

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'It was mad, obviously there were those attacks in Kashmir before everything really kicked off. Then within no time things just rapidly escalated and all of a sudden we're in the middle.'

Pitch controversy: Should IPL teams control home advantage?

Pitch controversy: Should IPL teams control home advantage?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

The nature of the pitch at KKR's home venue has been in discussion ever since captain Ajinkya Rahane wished getting more support for his spinners at the Eden Gardens.

Gambhir justifies: Why Starc is worth every penny for KKR

Gambhir justifies: Why Starc is worth every penny for KKR

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Gautam Gambhir has justified his franchise bidding for Mitchell Starc for a record-breaking amount

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Varun Chakaravarthy fined for code of conduct breach

Rediff.com8 May 2025

KKR spinner Chakravarthy, who bagged two wickets, gestured to CSK's Dewald Brewis to leave the field after dismissing him for 52 in the IPL match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Salt reckons KKR got rub of the green; technology always a good thing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

KKR fielding coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, a member of their 2014 IPL title winning team under Gautam Gambhir, credited Narine's transformation to the former skipper who is now the mentor of the side.

Why Kuldeep is fascinated by Noor's fast-paced googly

Why Kuldeep is fascinated by Noor's fast-paced googly

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Kuldeep and Noor have been in good form for their respective teams and a lot will hinge on them when Delhi Capitals take on Chennai Super Kings in an away game in Chennai on Saturday.

Why Rohit played as 'Impact sub' in KKR defeat...

Why Rohit played as 'Impact sub' in KKR defeat...

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Playing as an 'Impact sub', Rohit scored just 11 runs off 12 balls during Mumbai Indians' 24-run defeat to KKR. The result has almost put the five-time champions out of the reckoning for a play-offs berth.

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Who Stole the Show with the Bat? Kohli or Salt? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.

Why are LSG wearing green and maroon jersey vs KKR?

Why are LSG wearing green and maroon jersey vs KKR?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

LSG players are donning green and maroon jersey, inspired by Kolkata football giants Mohun Bagan.

Narine, Varun, Rana Expose CSK's Aging Core

Narine, Varun, Rana Expose CSK's Aging Core

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Together, Harshit Rana's early strikes, Sunil Narine's clinical dismantling, and Varun Chakravarthy's suffocating spell reduced CSK to just 103 for 9-their lowest-ever total at home.

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Bairstow, Richard set to replace Jacks, Rickelton at MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Rickelton, is set to miss the playoffs, with Cricket South Africa requesting members of their World Test Championship final squad to return home by May 27.