News for 'Kolkata Knight Riders'

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

T20 World Cup: 'My Only Message To Sanju Was To Keep The Faith'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

'I wish and pray that for the next 5-6 years he will become a pillar of the Indian team both in T20s and also in ODIs.'

SEE: Ajinkya Rahane's Roof-Hitting Rampage

SEE: Ajinkya Rahane's Roof-Hitting Rampage

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Experienced batter Ajinkya Rahane has joined Kolkata Knight Riders as they ramp up preparations for IPL 2025.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Bangladesh's Sports Minister Aminul Haque plans to consult with the ICC regarding alleged irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board elections and will appoint a committee to investigate the country's failure to participate in the T20 World Cup.

IPL 2026: Let people talk, I am not here to show anyone how talented I am: Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2026: Let people talk, I am not here to show anyone how talented I am: Ajinkya Rahane

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane dismisses speculation about his future, stating his focus is on personal growth as a cricketer, not proving critics wrong.

'Don't create unwanted stories': Why MI Played Suryakumar As Impact Player vs KKR

'Don't create unwanted stories': Why MI Played Suryakumar As Impact Player vs KKR

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene explains that Suryakumar Yadav's role as an impact substitute in the IPL opener was a precautionary measure due to a minor groin issue.

CSK sign Urvil Patel to replace injured Vansh Bedi

CSK sign Urvil Patel to replace injured Vansh Bedi

Rediff.com5 May 2025

CSK sign Urvil Patel as injury replacement for Vansh Bedi

Will Lucknow Super Giants Check Punjab Kings Charge?

Will Lucknow Super Giants Check Punjab Kings Charge?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings, currently unbeaten, will rely on their strong batting lineup to maintain their winning streak against Lucknow Super Giants, who are concerned about Rishabh Pant's injury, in their upcoming IPL match.

Parag's 2023 tweet goes viral after 6 sixes in a row!

Parag's 2023 tweet goes viral after 6 sixes in a row!

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Riyan Parag's 2023 tweet predicting he would hit '4 sixes in an over' resurfaced, sparking a viral frenzy online.

U19 WC: India, Bangladesh players shake hands after nail-biter

U19 WC: India, Bangladesh players shake hands after nail-biter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The strained bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh filtered onto the cricket field as captains of the two teams abstained from making customary handshake ahead of their U-19 World Cup Group A match in Bulawayo on Saturday, though the players from both sides were seen exchanging handshakes and pleasantries on the field at the end of the match.

IPL 2026: Why Is India Ignoring Shreyas Iyer for T20 Captaincy?

IPL 2026: Why Is India Ignoring Shreyas Iyer for T20 Captaincy?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Despite consistent performances and a strong leadership record in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer is being overlooked for the T20 captaincy, raising questions about India's selection priorities.

Are Royals planning to trade off skipper Samson?

Are Royals planning to trade off skipper Samson?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Rajasthan Royals (RR) might be revisiting their squad composition for the 2026 IPL, with at least six of their players attracting trade-off interest from various franchises.

Kallis inspires Kolkata to easy win over Hyderabad

Kallis inspires Kolkata to easy win over Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders got back to winning ways as they outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 48 runs to notch up their second win in the Pepsi Indian Premier League, in Kolkata on Sunday.

Can Mumbai halt rampaging Kolkata's winning run?

Can Mumbai halt rampaging Kolkata's winning run?

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Yet to seal a last-four berth, heavyweights Mumbai Indians will look to end the Kolkata Knight Riders' six-match winning streak in what promises to be an exciting Indian Premier League contest in Kolkata on Saturday.

T20 WC: Bangladesh-BCCI tensions could end at India-Pakistan clash

T20 WC: Bangladesh-BCCI tensions could end at India-Pakistan clash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam will attend the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, hoping to resolve tensions with the BCCI following recent disputes.

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'If India can't provide security to one of our players, how will they ensure security of our entire team.'

IPL 2026: LSG stun RCB, end losing streak with Marsh masterclass

IPL 2026: LSG stun RCB, end losing streak with Marsh masterclass

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Mitchell Marsh's blazing century and Prince Yadav's bowling heroics powered Lucknow Super Giants to a nine-run DLS win over RCB in a rain-hit IPL clash, ending their losing streak.

Preity's Hugs for Kings!

Preity's Hugs for Kings!

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Punjab Kings qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge: Is This The Greatest IPL Debut?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Dreams are not fragile; they are powerful. So dream big, write your script like Praful Hinge did, and when the moment arrives go for the kill and dominate.

IPL 2026 Week 6: Record Chases, Stunning Centuries, Playoff Twists

IPL 2026 Week 6: Record Chases, Stunning Centuries, Playoff Twists

Rediff.com13 May 2026

IPL 2026 Week 6 featured Rohit Sharma's explosive return, Urvil Patel's record-equalling fifty, Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton and Rashid Khan's brilliant comeback spell.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

IPL 2026, PBKS vs RCB: All-round RCB Thump PBKS To Seal Play-Offs Spot

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.

IPL Teams In Search Of New Captain

IPL Teams In Search Of New Captain

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

For most IPL teams, the 2026 mini auction will be all about strategic buys and role-specific additions, while for a couple of others, it is going to be a captain-centric affair.

Ramandeep reveals why KKR's aggressive strategy failed

Ramandeep reveals why KKR's aggressive strategy failed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

He also shed some light on backing the team's aggressive approach with the bat, while emphasising that they can take learnings from this performance.

Look back at 2014! CEO's advice to wounded KKR

Look back at 2014! CEO's advice to wounded KKR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Venky Mysore backs 'resilient' KKR, recalls 2014 record run

IPL PIX: KKR thrash SRH to win third IPL title!

IPL PIX: KKR thrash SRH to win third IPL title!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

KKR lifted their third IPL title with an eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in a lop-sided final.

Maxwell out of IPL after fracturing finger

Maxwell out of IPL after fracturing finger

Rediff.com1 May 2025

The Australian all-rounder suffered the injury before the team's rained out previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders in which he was dismissed for 7, another failure in an underwhelming season.

Can KKR enter play-offs? We can still qualify: Rahane

Can KKR enter play-offs? We can still qualify: Rahane

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders are on the brink of elimination from the Indian Premier League after losing to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday, but captain Ajinkya Rahane remains hopeful.

Can KKR end their losing run tonight?

Can KKR end their losing run tonight?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 43 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals.

Archer's All-Round Show Powers Rajasthan Royals Into IPL 2026 Playoffs

Archer's All-Round Show Powers Rajasthan Royals Into IPL 2026 Playoffs

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Jofra Archer's superb all-round showing helped Rajasthan Royals outclass Mumbai Indians to seal their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs, in Mumbai.

Zaheer to quit as LSG mentor after just one season?

Zaheer to quit as LSG mentor after just one season?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

India's pace great Zaheer Khan is reportedly set to part ways with Lucknow Super Giants after just one season as their mentor.

India's cricket ties with Bangladesh going Pak way?

India's cricket ties with Bangladesh going Pak way?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Indo-Bangla political tensions set to hit bilateral cricket as series in doubt

IPL: Kolkata thrash Rajasthan to keep hopes alive

IPL: Kolkata thrash Rajasthan to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday to keep their hopes alive in the Pepsi Indian Premier League.

PIX: Siraj's heart-warming moment with Kohli

PIX: Siraj's heart-warming moment with Kohli

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

He also met with skipper Rajat Patidar, pacer Yash Dayal, head coach Andy Flower, and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat.

KKR's three IPL titles now twinkle in the night sky

KKR's three IPL titles now twinkle in the night sky

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

KKR register three stars around Gemini constellation in tribute to 3 IPL titles.

Expect Andre Russell fireworks tonight!

Expect Andre Russell fireworks tonight!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 26 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals.

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

The Indian Premier League In Numbers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ahead of the 18th season of Indian Premier League, here all the stats and numbers from the annual cricket extravaganza.

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

KKR, CSK to engage in bidding war in IPL mini-auction with big purse in hand

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans crush CSK by 8 wickets

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans crush CSK by 8 wickets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Bowlers calling the shots in a format dominated by big hitters is a rarity, but that script played out at Chepauk on Sunday as Gujarat Titans exploited a bounce-friendly surface to stifle Chennai Super Kings before chasing down the target through a Sai Sudharsan masterclass to win the IPL contest by eight wickets.

Mom watches as Parag etches name in IPL's history books

Mom watches as Parag etches name in IPL's history books

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Parag smashed England veteran Moeen Ali for five consecutive sixes in the 13th over -- he dispatched the first six over deep square leg to bring up his half ton.

'We were lucky': De Kock returns to MI for just Rs 1 crore

'We were lucky': De Kock returns to MI for just Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Reacting to the signing, Jayawardene admitted that Mumbai Indians (MI) benefitted from a bit of fortune on the day.

Will KKR overcome MI scare tonight?

Will KKR overcome MI scare tonight?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 47 in IPL 12: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians.