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Images from the Indian Premier league match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday.
Nayar comes with a high reputation as a sharp cricket mind and a lifestyle/motivational coach who have worked with the likes of Dinesh Karthik and Rinku Singh.
What were the stars doing on Wednesday?
Kolkata Knight Riders expressed 'surprise', but are hopeful of an 'appropriate resolution' to the issue of spinner Sunil Narine being reported for suspect bowling action.
'It's not easy when you win a championship and, you know, come into the next season, defending the championship, it's not that easy. As a team, we tried our best. What I can say is, we'll come back really stronger next year.'
Dinesh Karthik announced his retirement from cricket on his 39th birthday on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell says the team remains upbeat despite a challenging IPL season, stressing that their fate is still in their own hands as they look to gain late momentum. KKR have won just four of their 10 matches and must win all four remaining fixtures to make the playoffs.
The reaction probably stemmed out of RCB not signing him at the mega auction despite the batter showing interest in rejoining the franchise.
Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Piyush Chawla says the Royal Challengers Bangalore will certainly bounce back in the IPL because of the quality players in their ranks.
Gambhir has been approached by the BCCI to gauge his interest.
Matthew Hayden shared a behind-the-scenes insight into Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's excitement about young opener Prabhsimran Singh
'What a player you're just amazing in what you do @imjadeja,' Shelly tweeted alongside a pic with the CSK captain after Saturday's game at the Wankhede.
India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar seemed chuffed when the discussions turned to Harshit Rana.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt sees a silver lining in their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He says they rather have a loss like that in the league stage than in the IPL play-offs.
The meme implied that DC, who had already dented their playoff chances, also affected LSG's chances and RR benefitted from it.
'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'
Taking aim at senior players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, among others, he said that if their aim was to prolong their send-offs till after the Ashes, it was a wrong mindset.
'You guys watch, I will be lifting the World Cup also.'
The highly anticipated clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders never got underway due to relentless rain.
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has stated that he is prepared to lead the team in IPL 2025, despite having no previous captaincy experience.
It's now or never for DC. If they don't find their mojo soon, they could be left watching the playoffs from the sidelines.
For the second year running, they will wearing special lavender jerseys in their May 13 home game against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Pakistan batsman Salman Butt on Sunday expressed his dismay at being made a non-regular member in the Kolkata Knight Riders team in the ongoing Indian Premier League. "I came here on the heels of some good scores in Pakistan, and when in-form everybody loves to play. Sitting out just takes the form away," Butt told newspersons after his side lost by two runs to Chennai Super Kings via the Duckworth-Lewis rain rule at the Eden Gardens.
'We always knew, Jofra is a world-class bowler and the scale he brings to the table or into the game is totally different and I think very few can bring that.'
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson conceded that the loss of wickets at 'the wrong time' prevented him from stepping up the momentum against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday.
It was delight and relief at the same time for Co-owner Juhi Chawla as Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their losing run.
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'.
Dhoni skips practice again but CSK bowling coach says he is 'fine' and 'will play'
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 has overcome perceptions about his batting abilities and a difficult period in his career to establish himself as a key player in India's ODI team.
# Kolkata Knight Riders have won six games in a row for the first time in the IPL.
Angelo Mathews was the top performer in the opening match of the third edition of the Indian Permier League, scoring an unbeaten on 65 off 46 deliveries and claiming one wicket as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Deccan Chargers by 11 runs.
Between them, these Spin Punjab's Director of Cricket Operations Anil Kumble (619 Test wickets) and his former spinning partner Harbhajan Singh (417 Test wickets), who is plying his trade for the Kolkata Knight Riders this IPL season (though he hasn't got a game yet in the UAE phase), chat after the encounter.
Wankhede Stadium witnessed a gathering of cricketing royalty in the past two days
Suryavanshi has the licence to express himself: Bond stands by teenager after MI setback
Jos Buttler has been fined 10 percent of his match fee after breaching the IPL code of conduct during the IPL 2023 match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Struggling with poor form and fitness, Rana had even missed practice the day before the match, but Dravid's belief in him reignited his confidence.
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