News for 'Kolkata Knight Riders'

IPL 2025: Royals' cake smash for Vaibhav's 14th birthday!

IPL 2025: Royals' cake smash for Vaibhav's 14th birthday!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The young star had a memorable day in midst of the busy IPL schedule as he celebrated his 14th birthday with his teammates on Thursday, March 27.

Surprise Guest At Russell's Birthday Bash

Surprise Guest At Russell's Birthday Bash

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

during the birthday celebration, a playful AbRam even smeared cake on Russell's face

Pandit-Bravo conflicting personas a win for KKR

Pandit-Bravo conflicting personas a win for KKR

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'He brings immense value to the team - not just in terms of tactics, but also in terms of creating a winning culture.'

Mumbai Indians have an edge over KKR tonight

Mumbai Indians have an edge over KKR tonight

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 56 in IPL 12: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders.

KKR stand behind faltering vice-captain Venky Iyer

KKR stand behind faltering vice-captain Venky Iyer

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Rahane admitted KKR have struggled to find a successful opening pair and their combinations have been failing to make a dent.

Kolkata beat sloppy Deccan by 20 runs

Kolkata beat sloppy Deccan by 20 runs

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Shikhar Dhawan's fighting half-century went in vain as Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance to beat a struggling Deccan Chargers by 20 runs in an Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

'Delhi Capitals is a team of exceptional warriors'

'Delhi Capitals is a team of exceptional warriors'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant says he is proud of his team despite its ouster from the Indian Premier League following the close defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 2.

Starc beats Cummins to become IPL's most expensive buy

Starc beats Cummins to become IPL's most expensive buy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Cummins, who skipped the IPL last season, was also the most expensive buy in the 2020 IPL Auction.

'Get him in the Indian team now @BCCI!'

'Get him in the Indian team now @BCCI!'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'I would have selected @ybj_19 as KL Rahul's replacement for the World Test championship final. He is that good.'

Dhoni's Comeback But Narine's Show

Dhoni's Comeback But Narine's Show

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Sunil Narine turned party pooper in stunning fashion-delivering a ruthless all-round performance to dismantle Chennai Super Kings.

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Will 300 be breached in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when IPL 2025 gets under way on Saturday.

Abhishek Nayar Set To Be Gambhir's Deputy

Abhishek Nayar Set To Be Gambhir's Deputy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Gautam Gambhir has enlisted Kolkata Knight Riders Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar's expertise for the role of assistant coach with Team India.

Iyer reveals Ponting's role in Punjab Kings' stunning run

Iyer reveals Ponting's role in Punjab Kings' stunning run

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer thanked head coach Ricky Ponting for giving him the 'freedom' to go out and express himself as Punjab Kings sealed a spot in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

'Clever' Dubey will have opportunities to grow: Vettori

Rediff.com26 May 2025

'He's obviously a very clever bowler, understands conditions well, understands how he needs to bowl and can mix it up, and I suppose we were desperate for that little bit of control and he's been able to do that in all three games that he's played so far.'

Deputy Iyer vouches for Rahane's leadership skills

Deputy Iyer vouches for Rahane's leadership skills

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

KKR's new skipper Ajinkya Rahane has a great head on his shoulders, remains composed under pressure, and has been a stalwart of the game, says vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer.

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.

Ganguly fights to keep IPL final at Eden Gardens

Ganguly fights to keep IPL final at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday expressed optimism about the Eden Gardens keeping its date with the 2025 IPL final

KKR Party Time As Rinku Magic Stuns Eden

KKR Party Time As Rinku Magic Stuns Eden

Rediff.com9 May 2023

It was party time at the Eden Gardens as Kolkata Knight Riders clinched another memorable last ball victory against the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2023 match in Kolkata on Monday, May 8, 2023.

Is Dhoni set to retire from IPL?

Is Dhoni set to retire from IPL?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Dhoni himself addressed the retirement rumours in a latest podcast after speculation of his retirement from IPL intensified, when his parents Pan Singh and Devaki Devi were seen at Chepauk for CSK's match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.

IPL 2025: Omarzai's arrival at Punjab Kings delayed

IPL 2025: Omarzai's arrival at Punjab Kings delayed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

ICC ODI Player of the Year Afghanistan's Azamatullah Omarzai would be able to join Punjab Kings only on March 20.

'Jofra Archer is going to get better and better'

'Jofra Archer is going to get better and better'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer upped the ante against Punjab Kings on Saturday night by striking twice in the opening over in Mullanpur on Saturday.

Punjab snatch last-ball win over Kolkata

Punjab snatch last-ball win over Kolkata

Rediff.com3 May 2009

Mahela Jayawardene ended his poor scoring run with a crucial half-century to lead Kings XI Punjab to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League match in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Jayawardene was unbeaten on 52 from 41 deliveries, inclusive of seven boundaries, while Simon Katich scored a brisk 34 from 28 deliveries as the Punjab side escaped to victory off the final delivery of the match.

Shreyas reveals what went wrong in painful loss

Shreyas reveals what went wrong in painful loss

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings suffered their first defeat of the IPL season, losing to Rajasthan Royals.

PHOTOS: IPL champions KKR's victory parade in Kolkata

PHOTOS: IPL champions KKR's victory parade in Kolkata

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Thousands of frenzied fans on Tuesday turned up to give the triumphant Kolkata Knight Riders players a grand reception for their maiden IPL title win.

Head or Abhishek: Who makes way for Ishan Kishan?

Head or Abhishek: Who makes way for Ishan Kishan?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

The Sunrisers' core remains strong, with stars like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Kumar Reddy forming a solid batting backbone.

IPL 2021 in UAE: Check out the play-offs schedule

IPL 2021 in UAE: Check out the play-offs schedule

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The matches will be played at three venues in the UAE -- Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

IPL PIX: KKR escape to victory over Delhi; enter final

IPL PIX: KKR escape to victory over Delhi; enter final

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah, on Wednesday.

KKR's new home ground? Agartala stadium in the race

KKR's new home ground? Agartala stadium in the race

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

The construction at the international stadium at Narsingarh began way back in 2017 with an estimated cost of Rs. 185 crore but the stadium is not yet ready.

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Dhoni breaks silence on his IPL future

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said he will decide on his IPL future after working hard for 6-8 months and assessing whether his body can cope with the demands of the game.

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

KKR begin pre-season training in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have begun their pre-season preparations with a week-long domestic players' training stint in Mumbai, ahead of their main camp in Kolkata starting March 12 at Eden Gardens. The Mumbai camp, running from February 21-28, features nine domestic players, including Venkatesh Iyer, who was re-signed by KKR for a staggering Rs 23.75 crore after being released, making him the third most expensive player in the IPL auction.

'We'll do it for Virat': RCB captain's promise

'We'll do it for Virat': RCB captain's promise

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Rajat Patidar understands what it would mean for the team to win the coveted Indian Premier League title for one of country's bonafide cricket legends.

CSK seeking home comfort against rampaging KKR

CSK seeking home comfort against rampaging KKR

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will expect a lot more from their top-order as they aim to get their campaign back on track against a power-packed Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Chennai on Monday.

KKR to retain rising star Harshit Rana?

KKR to retain rising star Harshit Rana?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Harshit Rana has been part of India's white-ball squads since his impressive 2024 IPL season with the Kolkata-based franchise, where he claimed 19 wickets at an average of 20.15 over 13 matches.

Gill And Co Thank Ahmedabad Fans

Gill And Co Thank Ahmedabad Fans

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Shubman Gill, the GT team and support staff thanked fans with a lap of honour around the stadium after the match was abandoned.

IPL: Gambhir leads Kolkata to comfortable win over Chennai

IPL: Gambhir leads Kolkata to comfortable win over Chennai

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Skipper Gautam Gambhir struck his fourth half-century of the season as Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

'Stripping Powell of captaincy one of worst decisions'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Former West Indies all-rounder and two-time T20 World Cup winner Dwayne Bravo lashed out at Cricket West Indies (CWI) for replacing Rovman Powell with Shai Hope as the T20I captain of the side.

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

T20 not only about hitting sixes: Rahane slams KKR's batters

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted that his batters lacked 'game awareness' in their defeat to Punjab Kings.

Daredevils hands down favourites against Knights

Daredevils hands down favourites against Knights

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Delhi Daredevils will be overwhelming favourites against Kolkata Knight Riders, in disarray after six losses in eight matches, when the two sides lock horns in an Indian Premier League match in Durban on Tuesday.

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Why was Riyan Parag Forced to Change Bat Mid-Match?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

When the umpires conducted the routine check on Parag's bat, it was found to be non-compliant. As a result, he was asked to switch to a different bat before resuming his innings.

CSK has not lost defending a score this IPL, KKR has not lost chasing

CSK has not lost defending a score this IPL, KKR has not lost chasing

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Chennai Super Kings's win-loss record is 15-1 n the last 16 matches at the Chepauk.