News for 'Kolkata Knight Riders'

Virat Kohli Leads IPL Earnings, KKR Tops Franchise Valuations

Virat Kohli Leads IPL Earnings, KKR Tops Franchise Valuations

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in IPL history, grossing Rs 230 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders leads franchise valuations at over Rs 19,200 crore. The average IPL team valuation is projected to jump to USD 15 billion by 2032.

From Disappointment To Determination: Rabada Shifts Focus

From Disappointment To Determination: Rabada Shifts Focus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Kagiso Rabada reflects on a 'disappointing' previous season, highlighting his shift from 'desperate' to 'determined' after a match-winning spell that helped Gujarat Titans defeat Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.

IPL 2026: 'We need a break': Pant after LSG's Super Over loss

IPL 2026: 'We need a break': Pant after LSG's Super Over loss

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Skipper Rishabh Pant conceded Lucknow Super Giants 'definitely need a break' after they succumbed to a Super Over loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Gujarat Lions look for winning start against Knight Riders

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Gujarat Lions would look to better their debut season's success and aim for a winning start against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match, in Rajkot on Friday.

Kolkata Knight Riders outplay Delhi Daredevils to inch closer to knock-outs

Kolkata Knight Riders outplay Delhi Daredevils to inch closer to knock-outs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Chasing a modest 161, KKR were nine for one in the second over, but Uthappa (59 from 33 balls) and Gambhir put together a 108-run partnership off just 66 balls to lay the foundation for the win at the Eden Gardens.

Clinical Knight Riders beat Rajasthan by 8 wickets

Clinical Knight Riders beat Rajasthan by 8 wickets

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance to thrash a spineless Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday.

Abhishek Sharma slapped with big fine for dissent in KKR-SRH IPL clash

Abhishek Sharma slapped with big fine for dissent in KKR-SRH IPL clash

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.

PICS: Morris, Samson take Royals past Knight Riders

PICS: Morris, Samson take Royals past Knight Riders

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Experience of Knight Riders spinners counted: Owais Shah

Experience of Knight Riders spinners counted: Owais Shah

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Rajasthan Royals batsman Owais Shah says the Kolkata Knight Riders possess some world class spinners in their ranks and their performance in helpful conditions made the difference in their IPL match on Friday.

Knight Riders ropes in Rohan Gavaskar

Knight Riders ropes in Rohan Gavaskar

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Former Indian Cricket League rebel Rohan Gavaskar was on Monday roped in by Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as their two-day conditioning camp began at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Knight Riders will look to bury hapless DC

Knight Riders will look to bury hapless DC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Kolkata Knight Riders would aim to score their third successive triumph and extend Deccan Chargers' winless streak when the two sides clash for the second consecutive time in three days in an IPL match in Kolkata on Thursday.

Rahane defends bowlers as Mukul's blitz seals LSG's last-ball win

Rahane defends bowlers as Mukul's blitz seals LSG's last-ball win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane rued missed chances but lauded Mukul Choudhary's decisive innings as LSG chased 182 in a dramatic last-ball finish in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen Tears Into Cameron Green's IPL Flop

IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen Tears Into Cameron Green's IPL Flop

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Cameron Green's struggles in the IPL 2026 continue, with his batting form and high price tag drawing criticism.

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer's Sister: 'You've Been Abusing Me, My Family'

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer's Sister: 'You've Been Abusing Me, My Family'

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Shreyas Iyer's sister Shresta Iyer speaks up about facing brutal trolling during IPL 2026.

PICS: Iyer, Shaw power Delhi Capitals past Knight Riders

PICS: Iyer, Shaw power Delhi Capitals past Knight Riders

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

IPL 2026: KKR Sign Blessing Muzarabani As Mustafizur's Replacement

IPL 2026: KKR Sign Blessing Muzarabani As Mustafizur's Replacement

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, which is scheduled to start on March 28.

ICL players are on Knight Riders' radar: Ganguly

ICL players are on Knight Riders' radar: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Former captain Sourav Ganguly, who is tipped to return as Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper, says rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) players are on the radar of the Shah Rukh Khan-owned outfit for the third season of Indian Premier League next year.

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma Smashes 100 Sixes for SRH

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma Smashes 100 Sixes for SRH

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Abhishek Sharma becomes the second batter after David Warner to hit 100 sixes for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League

IPL 2026: 'We didn't deserve to win': Gill's honest verdict after KKR defeat

IPL 2026: 'We didn't deserve to win': Gill's honest verdict after KKR defeat

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill criticised his team's fielding performance after their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, citing dropped catches as a key factor in the defeat.

CSK's Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery

CSK's Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery for quadricep injury, ruled out of IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings wish him speedy recovery.

IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR: Raghuvanshi steals show as KKR crush SRH

IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR: Raghuvanshi steals show as KKR crush SRH

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders ended Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak with a dominant seven-wicket win in Hyderabad, powered by a clinical bowling display and a composed chase led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi.

IPL 2026: KKR's Kartik Tyagi reveals changes made to overcome injury struggles

IPL 2026: KKR's Kartik Tyagi reveals changes made to overcome injury struggles

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Kartik Tyagi discusses the changes he made to his run-up and approach to overcome recurring shin splints and return to playing cricket in the IPL.

IPL 2026: Rain wins, but SRK thrills fans at Eden Gardens

IPL 2026: Rain wins, but SRK thrills fans at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Shah Rukh Khan waves to fans at Eden Gardens as rain forces KKR vs PBKS IPL match to be called off, with both teams sharing points.

Pathirana Debut In Sight As KKR Weigh Options Against SRH

Pathirana Debut In Sight As KKR Weigh Options Against SRH

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders are considering giving Matheesha Pathirana his debut in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, according to bowling coach Tim Southee. Pathirana has been with the team for two weeks after recovering from a calf injury. The decision hinges on team balance and conditions, with KKR aiming to win the Powerplay against SRH's strong batting line-up.

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers vs Knight Riders, 12th match

IPL PHOTOS: Royal Challengers vs Knight Riders, 12th match

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Images from the Indian Premier League (IPL VI) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Thursday.

Knight Riders fined again for slow over rate

Knight Riders fined again for slow over rate

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Match Referee Talat Ali of Pakistan fined the Knight Riders USD 1,000 for slow over rate in the match which they won beating Hyderabad Deccan Chargers at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium by 23 runs.

Find Out When Cameron Green Can Bowl in IPL 2026

Find Out When Cameron Green Can Bowl in IPL 2026

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to make his bowling return for Kolkata Knight Riders in their upcoming IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants, providing a boost to the team's bowling attack.

IPL: Knight Riders look to hunt down struggling Lions

IPL: Knight Riders look to hunt down struggling Lions

Rediff.com7 May 2016

ujarat Lions face the challenging task of gathering themselves and bounce back when they square off against the consistent Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2026: KKR, SRH, CSK forced into last-minute changes

IPL 2026: KKR, SRH, CSK forced into last-minute changes

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced replacements for injured players ahead of IPL 2026.

Pollock surprised by Knight Riders' capitulation

Pollock surprised by Knight Riders' capitulation

Rediff.com17 May 2008

Mumbai Indians' medium pacer Shaun Pollock said the team is hoping to carry on the momentum after the resounding victory over the Kolkata side.

Zapak comes into play for SRK's Knight Riders

Zapak comes into play for SRK's Knight Riders

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders have signed on Zapak Digital Entertainment, a Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) venture, to develop online games for them. As part of the exclusive one-year tie-up, Zapak will create a cricket gaming zone on the official website of the Knight Riders and is said to make an investment of Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) in the deal. The exact value of the deal is not known. The portal has already gone live with two games.

IPL 2026: KKR's Rs 18 Cr Signing Pathirana Lasts Just 8 Balls

IPL 2026: KKR's Rs 18 Cr Signing Pathirana Lasts Just 8 Balls

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Matheesha Pathirana's debut for Kolkata Knight Riders was short-lived as he suffered an injury during his first match against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, raising concerns about his fitness and KKR's playoff chances.

SRK-owned Knight Riders invest in USA T20 League

SRK-owned Knight Riders invest in USA T20 League

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Knight Riders Group, on Tuesday, announced their foray into the untapped US cricket market investing in development of Major League Cricket with a multi-million dollar T20 tournament.

IPL 2026: Bumrah returns! MI get massive boost vs KKR

IPL 2026: Bumrah returns! MI get massive boost vs KKR

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is available to play in the team's first match of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Bumrah had previously been at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for workload management.

PICS: Royal Challengers too good for Knight Riders

PICS: Royal Challengers too good for Knight Riders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Chennai.

Pollard, Simmons shine as Trinbago Knight Riders win CPL

Pollard, Simmons shine as Trinbago Knight Riders win CPL

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Trinbago Knight Riders have ownership the same as IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders while the Zouks are owned by the same promoters as Kings XI Punjab.

'Our destiny is still in our hands': KKR's Powell upbeat despite slump

'Our destiny is still in our hands': KKR's Powell upbeat despite slump

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

KKR's Rovman Powell stays positive despite a tough IPL 2026 start, backing the team to bounce back after a thrilling last-ball defeat to LSG.

IPL 2026: KKR vs PBKS Preview: PBKS look unstoppable as KKR struggle with chaos

IPL 2026: KKR vs PBKS Preview: PBKS look unstoppable as KKR struggle with chaos

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders face a tough challenge against a strong Punjab Kings side in their upcoming IPL match.

Confident Delhi take on upbeat Knight Riders

Confident Delhi take on upbeat Knight Riders

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Virender Sehwag's flamboyance will be put to test against Gautam Gambhir's gumption when leaders Delhi Daredevils take on second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders in a top-of-the-table clash in Indian Premier League in New Delhi on Monday.

Needed one batter to go deep, Rahane rues after KKR fall short vs CSK

Needed one batter to go deep, Rahane rues after KKR fall short vs CSK

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Ajinkya Rahane admits KKR's slow start and struggles against spin cost them in a 32-run loss to CSK, despite a strong bowling comeback in Chennai.