News for 'Kolkata Knight Riders'

PICS: Captain Morgan keeps Knight Riders hopes alive

PICS: Captain Morgan keeps Knight Riders hopes alive

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, in Dubai.

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.

IPL 2026: 'Like Ram's Exile': Nita Ambani on MI's Historic Win

IPL 2026: 'Like Ram's Exile': Nita Ambani on MI's Historic Win

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani celebrated the team's victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, marking their first IPL season-opener win since 2012. She highlighted the team's evolution since their last victory, noting the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah in the 2012 squad.

PICS: Kings slay Knight Riders to keep play-off hopes alive

PICS: Kings slay Knight Riders to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah.

PICS: Bowlers earn Knight Riders victory as Super Kings choke

PICS: Bowlers earn Knight Riders victory as Super Kings choke

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

PICS: Clinical Royal Challengers outclass Knight Riders

PICS: Clinical Royal Challengers outclass Knight Riders

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

IPL 2026: Rahane suffers cramps; Rinku Singh takes over KKR captaincy vs MI

IPL 2026: Rahane suffers cramps; Rinku Singh takes over KKR captaincy vs MI

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was forced to leave the field during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians due to apparent cramps, with Rinku Singh taking over the captaincy.

Jadeja stars as Tuskers slay Knight Riders

Jadeja stars as Tuskers slay Knight Riders

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Kochi Tuskers Kerala came up with a fine all-round display to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six runs in the Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Chasing a modest total of 133 for victory, the Kolkata side could only muster 126-9 in their 20 overs.

PICS: Gill, Morgan steer SunRisers past Knight Riders

PICS: Gill, Morgan steer SunRisers past Knight Riders

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Abu Dhabi.

Bumrah Absent from MI Training Camp Ahead of IPL 2026

Bumrah Absent from MI Training Camp Ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians' lead pacer, is reportedly at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, missing the team's pre-IPL training camp, with uncertainty over whether it's due to an injury or a routine check-up.

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

IPL 2026: Hit By Injuries KKR Eye Big Season

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

The Kolkata Knight Riders face significant challenges heading into IPL 2026, including key player injuries and the need to integrate new acquisitions into the squad.

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Vettori: KKR's Narine and Chakravarthy still a major IPL threat

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has highlighted the threat posed by Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy ahead of their IPL match, despite their recent struggles. He also discussed the pitch conditions and the team's stand-in captain, Ishan Kishan.

Du Plessis Highlights Gambhir's Impact on KKR and Team Dynamics

Du Plessis Highlights Gambhir's Impact on KKR and Team Dynamics

Rediff.com7 days ago

Faf du Plessis acknowledges Gautam Gambhir's competitive leadership style, highlighting its positive impact on teams like Kolkata Knight Riders. He emphasises Gambhir's high standards and accountability, noting the importance of strong leadership beyond just the captain's role in franchise cricket.

Chennai Kings down Kolkata Knights

Chennai Kings down Kolkata Knights

Rediff.com18 May 2008

Chennai inched closer to a semi-final berth with a two-run victory over Kolkata via the Duckworth-Lewis method.

IPL 2026: CSK Replace Nathan Ellis with Spencer Johnson

IPL 2026: CSK Replace Nathan Ellis with Spencer Johnson

Rediff.com5 days ago

CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.

Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Why KKR Fans Can't Wait for NZ's T20 World Cup hero Finn Allen

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

New Zealand's Finn Allen, known for his aggressive batting style, is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, exciting fans with his potential impact.

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.

Bangladesh to Review IPL Broadcast Ban After Minister Returns

Bangladesh to Review IPL Broadcast Ban After Minister Returns

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bangladesh's Sports Minister says a decision on lifting the ban on broadcasting IPL 2026 will be made after Information Minister Zahiruddin Swapan returns from abroad.

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.

IPL 2026: Rahane breaks silence on KKR captaincy pressure

IPL 2026: Rahane breaks silence on KKR captaincy pressure

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Ajinkya Rahane remains captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders despite a disappointing 2025 season. He emphasises a positive mindset and embracing challenges as the team heads into IPL 2026 with a revamped squad.

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 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.

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.

IPL 2026 Preview: KKR vs SRH: Can KKR stop SRH's power-hitters?

IPL 2026 Preview: KKR vs SRH: Can KKR stop SRH's power-hitters?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking for their spinners to rediscover their form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

ICC Suspends Javon Searles and Two Others Over Bim10 Corruption Breaches

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The ICC has provisionally suspended Javon Searles and two others linked to a franchise for breaches of the anti-corruption codes during the 2023-24 Bim10 tournament in Barbados.

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rohit Sharma's '2.0 Avatar' Will Worry All Teams In IPL 2026: Kumble

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's impressive start to IPL 2026, noting his improved fitness and dominant batting performance.

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.

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.

'We Will Take Action': PCB Chairman Naqvi Vows Action Against Players Quitting PSL For IPL

'We Will Take Action': PCB Chairman Naqvi Vows Action Against Players Quitting PSL For IPL

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma Takes Wankhede By Storm in MI's Historic Run Chase

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma Takes Wankhede By Storm in MI's Historic Run Chase

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rohit Sharma smashes fastest IPL fifty and leads Mumbai Indians to record 221 chase against KKR, ending 13-year opening match jinx at Wankhede.

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer, recognising his achievements in cricket, including his IPL success and contributions to the Indian national team.

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.

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: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

IPL 2026: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.

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.

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.

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.