New rules, new captains, but same excitement as two months of cricket extravaganza kicks off in Kolkata.
A look at the best batters in the RCB-KKR game on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons with Punjab Kings where the middle-order batter scored 827 runs in the world's richest Twenty20 league.
IMAGES from the 2nd ODI played between England and Australia at the Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, Britain, on Saturday.
England captain Jos Buttler has declared himself fit for Sunday's opening Twenty20 International against Australia but Liam Livingstone's ankle injury makes the all-rounder doubtful for their World Cup opener later this month.
PBKS' Livingstone returns to England to address knee niggle ahead of T20 WC
KKR's most successful leader Gautam Gambhir is back in his second innings as a mentor. His partnership with head coach Chandrakant Pandit, a shrewd tactician in domestic circuit, will be the key to their revival.
Virat Kohli's form in focus as India eye ODI clean-sweep over England
Sai Sudharsan upstaged some of the world's top batters as he topped the run scoring charts, while Prasidh Krishna was the most successful bowler of the season.
Defending champions England stormed their way to a crushing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies.
The series already in their pocket, India will look to address their batting woes against an England team gunning for revenge after feeling hard-done by a debatable concussion substitute when the two teams clash in the fifth and final T20 International in Mumbai on Sunday.
England broke its own record for the highest-ever score in the history of ODIs by making 498-4 against the Netherlands
'Especially in the middle overs. That's going to be a key challenge.'
England captain Liam Livingstone struck a magnificent century to guide the tourists to a five-wicket victory over West Indies.
In case the game is called off tonight, both teams will get a point each.
>The stolen items included bats belonging to David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Phil Salt, Yash Dhull as well as shoes and gloves.
Images from the second T20 International between England and Australia, at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, Cardiff, Wales, on Friday.
Did Phil Salt walk away with all the votes?
Prabhsimran Singh has played a couple of good knocks this season, but on Saturday he was on fire!
Rahul's decision to bowl after winning the toss backfired quickly as Sunil Narine went all guns blazing against the LSG bowling unit.
Andre Russell's six-hitting carnage at the death that propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a match-winning total did not come as a surprise to teammate Phil Salt, who described the star all-rounder as the "best in the world on his day".
England will be eyeing their second T20 World Cup after a long wait of 12 years.
Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to a comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants in the first match of the Sunday double-header.
Australia will be without their premier pacers but their envious pedigree in ICC tournaments make them favourites to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy from Group B.
This wasn't just a win; it was a statement of intent from Bairstow. He single-handedly guided Punjab Kings to victory, firmly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the IPL. His redemption on that Friday night was extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression.
England stormed to the T20 series victory over West Indies with two matches to spare in St Lucia on Thursday after a nervy final-over three wicket win in the third T20 International.
IMAGES from the ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Afghanistan and England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Wednesday.
Eden Gardens will host the first game of the five match T20I series between India and England on Wednesday.
Punjab Kings need a big win to keep their IPL 2023 Play-Off hopes alive against wooden spooners Delhi Capitals.
IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and England in Rajkot on Tuesday.
Abhishek Porel set to replace Rishabh Pant at DC, Sarfaraz to start as first keeper
Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to snap their four-match losing streak and finish in the top two when they meet table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in an important IPL match in Guwahati on Sunday.
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the second ODI against England on Sunday?
Crawley departed on 51 and Young picked up a third wicket after getting Sam Hain caught on 17, before a downpour brought a halt to the proceedings at around 1345 GMT, with England on 280/4. Play was called off just under an hour later.
Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.
Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Oman and England in Antigua on Friday.
Ravindra Jadeja had a busy day on the field as he picked up his 100th IPL catch.
Wade's compatriot Adam Zampa felt that the left-handed batter backed away and played the shot as he believed it would be considered the same as letting the ball hit his leg.
Shai Hope hit a winning six as West Indies bounced back from defeat earlier in the week to beat England by four wickets.
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