Kolkata Knight Riders announce Nitish Rana as stand-in captain for IPL 2023 in absence of injured Shreyas Iyer
2 years ago

Kolkata Knight Riders announce Nitish Rana as stand-in captain for IPL 2023 in absence of injured Shreyas Iyer

India Today  

Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders have announced Nitish Rana as their captain for the 2023 season. KKR released a statement on Monday that they hoped for Iyer's return at some stage of the IPL 2023, but feel fortunate that they can hand over the captaincy to the left-hander who has been an integral part of the KKR batting order since 2018. "we feel fortunate that Nitish, with the captaincy experience having led his state side in white ball cricket and the IPL experience he has had with KKR since 2018, will do a great job. Rana has been a big part of KKR's batting order, that punched above their weight in the later stages of the tournament, with uncapped India players like Rinku Singh lighting up the tournament.

Indian Ipl Iyer Kkr Nitish Rana Nitish Rana Kolkata Knight  pandit  kolkata  knight  surgery  nitish  iyer  ipl  shreyas  support  riders  kkr  stage  rana  indian  standin  return  injured

History of this topic

Nitish Rana made to eat his words, schooled for 'loyalty' remark on KKR as Venky Mysore moment breaks the internet
2 days, 5 hours ago

Nitish Rana made to eat his words, schooled for 'loyalty' remark on KKR as Venky Mysore moment breaks the internet

Hindustan Times  

One of the underlying sub-plots of the IPL 2025 game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati was Nitish Rana's reunion with his former franchise and the opportunity to prove to them that they made a wrong call by not retaining him. Nitish Rana was dismissed for just 8 off 9 Rana, who spent seven IPL seasons with …

IPL 2025: Nitish Rana departs for single digits against KKR; watch Venky Mysore’s witty reaction in viral video
2 days, 6 hours ago

IPL 2025: Nitish Rana departs for single digits against KKR; watch Venky Mysore’s witty reaction in viral video

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore produced a witty reaction after Rajasthan Royals batter Nitish Rana after the latter was dismissed cheaply in their IPL 2025 encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Having bought for ₹4.20 crore, Nitish Rana is yet to settle in at Rajasthan Royals. Soon after the wicket of Nitish Rana, the camera …

Venkatesh Iyer opens up on KKR’s decision to crown Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025
1 week, 1 day ago

Venkatesh Iyer opens up on KKR’s decision to crown Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025

Live Mint  

Venkatesh Iyer was one of the most expensive buys in the IPL 2025 auction as Kolkata Knight Riders splashed out ₹23.75 crore to buy back their star all-rounder. However, despite spending the huge amount on Iyer, KKR went on to name Ajinkya Rahane as captain - a player they bought at the base price and didn't even consider in the …

Iyer wants to "mark" himself at number three this IPL
Trending News
1 week, 3 days ago

Iyer wants to "mark" himself at number three this IPL

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Having performed the role of a "silent hero" at number four in the title-winning Champions Trophy campaign, Shreyas Iyer wants to make a big impact at number three position in this Indian Premier League season. Iyer wants to "mark" himself at number three this IPL Iyer is not part of India's T20 set up but a productive debut season …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer has set his sights on making history in IPL 2025. After leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their first title in a decade in 2024, the Mumbai batter has embraced a fresh challenge with Punjab Kings, one of the perennial underachievers in the Indian Premier League. Speaking to the press ahead of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer explained what sets …

KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals reason behind appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer
2 weeks, 2 days ago

KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals reason behind appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer

India TV News  

KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals reason behind appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed that the experience and maturity of Ajinkya Rahane put him ahead of Venkatesh Iyer in the captaincy race. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the IPL 2025 season. However, the Mumbai …

Kolkata Knight Riders Announce New Captain For IPL 2025 Edition, Venkatesh Iyer Gets Deputy Job
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders Announce New Captain For IPL 2025 Edition, Venkatesh Iyer Gets Deputy Job

ABP News  

The IPL 2024 Winners, Kolkata Knight Riders, have named a new captain for the team to defend their title in the upcoming edition. After Shreyas Iyer, KKR have appointed veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League season, with seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer serving as vice-captain. Announcing the leadership appointments, KKR CEO Venky Mysore said: …

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane’s FIRST reaction as KKR appoints India batter as captain
3 weeks, 4 days ago

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane’s FIRST reaction as KKR appoints India batter as captain

Live Mint  

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday announced that Ajinkya Rahane will captain the defending champions in the Indian Premier League beginning on March 22. I look forward to working with everyone and taking up the challenge of defending our title.” Rahane replaces Shreyas Iyer as the skipper with the latter tasked to lead Punjab Kings this season. What KKR …

Ajinkya Rahane named KKR captain for IPL 2025, Venkatesh Iyer given vice-captain duty
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane named KKR captain for IPL 2025, Venkatesh Iyer given vice-captain duty

Firstpost  

Ajinkya Rahane and not Venkatesh Iyer will captain Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League 2025 season. Ajinkya Rahane was bought by KKR for Rs 1.5 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Image: KKR Kolkata Knight Riders Monday announced Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season. KKR’s most …

Tata IPL 2025: KKR appoints Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer to be his deputy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tata IPL 2025: KKR appoints Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer to be his deputy

Live Mint  

With the Indian Premier League 2025 season to begin from March 22, Shah Rukh Khan-led Kolkata Knight Riders have officially named Ajinkya Rahane as their skipper, while Venkatesh Iyer will be the vice-captain. The Tata IPL 2024 winner KKR will play their first match on March 22 against Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR deputy …

Indian Premier League 2025: Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Indian Premier League 2025: Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL

Al Jazeera  

Former India international Ajinkya Rahane to replace Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in upcoming IPL. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed veteran top-order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this year’s Indian Premier League. “We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader,” KKR chief executive …

KKR Captain In IPL 2025: Will A 36-Year-Old Star Take Charge?
1 month, 1 week ago

KKR Captain In IPL 2025: Will A 36-Year-Old Star Take Charge?

ABP News  

Kolkata Knight Riders captain in IPL 2025: With Indian Premier League 2025 just weeks away, eight out of ten teams have finalized their captains, while Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals are yet to make their announcements. Multiple contenders for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy Several players are in contention to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League 2025. Given …

'Covering my ears with...': Shreyas Iyer left 'gobsmacked, dumbstruck' on being picked by PBKS for INR 26.75 crore
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Covering my ears with...': Shreyas Iyer left 'gobsmacked, dumbstruck' on being picked by PBKS for INR 26.75 crore

Hindustan Times  

It has been made official. The right-handed batter who led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title win in 2024 was picked up by Punjab for a whopping price of INR 26.75 crore. Shreyas Iyer says he was “gobsmacked” when Punjab Kings picked him up for INR 26.75 crore in the IPL mega auction. So once crossed a certain point, …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings skipper
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings skipper

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: India top-order batter Shreyas Iyer was on Sunday announced skipper of Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings ahead of the new season beginning in March. Iyer will reunite with head coach Ricky Ponting, with whom he shared a successful stint at Delhi Capitals, guiding the team to the 2020 IPL final. The 2024 season has been a memorable one …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer Named Punjab Kings Captain For Indian Premier League Season 18
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer Named Punjab Kings Captain For Indian Premier League Season 18

ABP News  

Shreyas Iyer has been officially named the captain of Punjab Kings for the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Notably, Shreyas Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL trophy in the 2024 season but was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Iyer is also poised to create history when he leads PBKS in their opening …

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings announce Shreyas Iyer as skipper
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings announce Shreyas Iyer as skipper

The Hindu  

India top-order batter Shreyas Iyer, who guided Kolkata Knight Riders to their IPL title triumph in 2024, was named captain of Punjab Kings on Sunday ahead of the upcoming season set to begin in March. Iyer, a proven leader and one of the most sought-after players in the IPL, was roped in by PBKS for a record-breaking Rs 26.75 crore, …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer appointed captain of Punjab Kings, coach Ricky Ponting says ‘he has a great mind’
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer appointed captain of Punjab Kings, coach Ricky Ponting says ‘he has a great mind’

Live Mint  

Stylish Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been appointed the captain of Punjab Kings for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The announcement of Iyer becoming Punjab Kings skipper was made during the reality show Big Boss where the batter was joined by his teammates Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh. Shreyas Iyer was quoted by ESPNCricinfo as saying Shreyas Iyer's record as …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named new captain of Punjab Kings ahead of upcoming season
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named new captain of Punjab Kings ahead of upcoming season

Firstpost  

Shreyas Iyer will lead Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League’s 2025 edition. Shreyas Iyer has been announced as the new skipper of Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Image credit: Wordswork Shreyas Iyer has been named as the new skipper of Punjab Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League’s 2025 season. Iyer had led Kolkata Knight Riders …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer was named captain of Punjab Kings on Sunday ahead of the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. READ | Afghanistan announces Champions Trophy squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi to lead; Mujeeb Ur Rahman left out Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shreyas Iyer and Salman Khan at the sets of Bigg Boss 18. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Shreyas, Yuzvendra Chahal, …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer to lead Punjab Kings as franchise aims to end barren run
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer to lead Punjab Kings as franchise aims to end barren run

India Today  

Punjab Kings announced India batter Shreyas Iyer as their captain for the Indian Premier League 2025 on Sunday, January 12. They faced stiff competition from Iyer’s old teams, namely Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals as the three franchises got into an intense bidding war to sign the India star. In Punjab, Iyer will work alongside head coach Ricky Ponting, …

Ajinkya Rahane frontrunner for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in IPL 2025? What happened to Venkatesh Iyer?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ajinkya Rahane frontrunner for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in IPL 2025? What happened to Venkatesh Iyer?

Live Mint  

Out-of-contention India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders captain in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League, which is to start on March 14, 2025. Rahane was bought by the defending champions for just ₹1.5 crore on the second day of IPL 2025 mega auction which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. After KKR splashed a …

Venkatesh Iyer snubbed as KKR all but confirms INR 1.5 crore buy as captain for IPL 2025
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Venkatesh Iyer snubbed as KKR all but confirms INR 1.5 crore buy as captain for IPL 2025

Hindustan Times  

India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer had thrown his hat in the ring to become the new captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders, just hours after the franchise acquired him back with a surprise bid of INR 23.75 crore. Venkatesh Iyer was re-signed by KKR for INR 23.75 crore In a stunning turn of events, Mumbai's Ranji Trophy captain Rahane, who famously …

India batter, his wife burn KKR with savage 'royalty' dig after IPL 2025 auction snub: 'Not everyone can afford...'
4 months ago

India batter, his wife burn KKR with savage 'royalty' dig after IPL 2025 auction snub: 'Not everyone can afford...'

Hindustan Times  

India batter Nitish Rana and his wife took a brutal dig at Kolkata Knight Riders after the franchise overlooked the cricketer during the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League in Jeddah. Rana, who was part of KKR for six years, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.20 crore. Nitish Rana was ignored by …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make Test debuts in Perth
4 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana make Test debuts in Perth

India Today  

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and pacer Harshit Rana made their Test debuts in the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting in Perth on Friday. Rana, who impressed with his performances for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024, earned a spot in the Indian team and will be part of India’s playing XI in the series opener. Nitish Kumar …

Five uncapped players in the IPL 2025 auction who could be set for big-money moves
4 months, 1 week ago

Five uncapped players in the IPL 2025 auction who could be set for big-money moves

Hindustan Times  

As far as franchise tournaments go, the IPL is special in how it unearths and develops young talent in the fire of heated competition. Vaibhav Arora Harshit Rana’s pace-bowling partner in KKR and one of the key players who punched above his weight and helped the Kolkata team to the title in 2024. Ashutosh Sharma One of the bright spots …

KKR Retains Shreyas Iyer: A Look at the Factors That Influence Retention Decisions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

KKR Retains Shreyas Iyer: A Look at the Factors That Influence Retention Decisions

India Today  

KKR CEO Venky Mysore named Shreyas Iyer as one of their top retentions for the upcoming edition of the IPL. Despite the team's title win last year, Iyer's name was not included in the list. Mysore talked about the factors that need to fall in place for a team and player to agree on captaincy duties, emphasizing the importance of …

IPL 2025 Auction Rumor: KKR Considering Trading Captain Shreyas Iyer To MI For Suryakumar Yadav
7 months ago

IPL 2025 Auction Rumor: KKR Considering Trading Captain Shreyas Iyer To MI For Suryakumar Yadav

ABP News  

Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly considering trading their captain Shreyas Iyer to Mumbai Indians in exchange for Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season, according to RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan. If India's T20 captain decides he no longer wants to play for Mumbai Indians, fans could see him leading Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, with Shreyas …

'I wanted to speak my heart out but Rohit Sharma didn't let me': Nitish Rana's pep talk with India captain
9 months ago

'I wanted to speak my heart out but Rohit Sharma didn't let me': Nitish Rana's pep talk with India captain

Hindustan Times  

Listen to the youngsters of the Indian cricket team, and they'll all have one thing to say. Nitish Rana reveals what happened when he tried to talk captaincy with Rohit Sharma. Even though Rana made it big in the IPL only when he joined the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2018, Rohit's impact on his career would be everlasting. So much …

Irfan Pathan picks captain of the season as KKR face SRH in IPL 2024: 'When you have a big heart as leader...'
10 months ago

Irfan Pathan picks captain of the season as KKR face SRH in IPL 2024: 'When you have a big heart as leader...'

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer will hope to end his trophy-less run after appearing in his second Indian Premier League final in the last four years on Sunday. The Kolkata Knight Riders squared off against Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Irfan Pathan has picked the captain of the IPL 2024 season While Iyer is …

Shreyas Iyer drops 'Gautam Gambhir' remark in response to 'media hype' on leading KKR to IPL 2024 final
10 months ago

Shreyas Iyer drops 'Gautam Gambhir' remark in response to 'media hype' on leading KKR to IPL 2024 final

Hindustan Times  

With Kolkata Knight Riders bouncing back from their forgettable 2022 and 2023 seasons, where they finished seventh, to claim the top spot in the points table at the end of the league stage and then become the first team to make the final, mentor Gautam Gambhir was handed all the credit by the fans for making that huge difference. However, …

KKR find many leaders in the march to IPL 2024 final
10 months ago

KKR find many leaders in the march to IPL 2024 final

Hindustan Times  

Going into IPL’s Qualifier 1, Kolkata Knight Riders had not played for 10 days, after their last two league matches were washed out. Kolkata Knight Riders' players celebrate after taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Rahul Tripathi during the Indian Premier League Twenty20 first qualifier In the big game, they produced a dazzling performance to outplay SRH. The World Cup …

Shreyas Iyer becomes first captain in IPL history to attain enviable milestone
10 months ago

Shreyas Iyer becomes first captain in IPL history to attain enviable milestone

India TV News  

Shreyas Iyer was a proud captain on Tuesday evening as he propelled Kolkata Knight Riders into their fourth IPL final after a thumping win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. The win has helped Shreyas to become the first and the only captain in the history of the cash-rich league to lead two teams into the IPL finals. The KKR captain took responsibility …

IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders shine and it smells of team spirit
10 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders shine and it smells of team spirit

Hindustan Times  

It was almost 1 AM on Sunday but there were enough at Eden Gardens to fill some of India’s smaller cricket theatres. Nine wins from 12 games and a nett run rate that is nearly four times better than the next best team made KKR the first team to qualify for the playoff. KKR haven’t lost after the defeat to …

Nitish Rana thanks KKR management for trusting him to make a comeback
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Rana thanks KKR management for trusting him to make a comeback

India Today  

KKR batter Nitish Rana has thanked his team management for backing him as he made a comeback from injury during Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2024 against MI. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule “I’ve been playing for two years and never had any injury like this and …

IPL Rising Star: Harshit Rana standing out for KKR amid spotlight over Narine, Starc in a breakout season
10 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL Rising Star: Harshit Rana standing out for KKR amid spotlight over Narine, Starc in a breakout season

India TV News  

Harshit Rana, the Delhi pacer, has proven to be exemplary for the Kolkata Knight Riders. The 22-year-old in his first full season playing regularly for the Knight Riders after playing a few games sporadically over the last two seasons, has taken the role of an all-phase bowler like fish to water and has formed an excellent pace trio with Mitchell …

IPL 2024, KKR vs SRH: Iyer's comeback, Starc vs Cummins headlines at Eden Gardens
1 year ago

IPL 2024, KKR vs SRH: Iyer's comeback, Starc vs Cummins headlines at Eden Gardens

Firstpost  

Back injury had ruled out Shreyas Iyer of the entire IPL 2023 but the 29-year-old returns to lead the side this time around. IPL 2024| SRH SWOT analysis, player to watch out for and more KKR boast of a star-studded top-order batting lineup in Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas to go with the Russell-Rinku Singh firepower at …

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer ‘in best shape possible’ despite back injury concerns
1 year ago

KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer ‘in best shape possible’ despite back injury concerns

The Hindu  

Returning to the team after a year, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer is eager to give his best both as a leader and a batter. On the eve of leading KKR in its first Indian Premier League match of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens, Shreyas, who has been troubled by a back injury, said he …

Shreyas Iyer puts back concerns to rest, joins KKR for IPL 2024 opener after Ranji final sparked injury debate again
1 year ago

Shreyas Iyer puts back concerns to rest, joins KKR for IPL 2024 opener after Ranji final sparked injury debate again

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper, Shreyas Iyer, has joined the franchise as he landed in Kolkata on Saturday ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Shreyas Iyer pictured after arriving in Kolkata for the IPL 2024 Significant speculations have been made about Shreyas Iyer's fitness leading up to the IPL season. I have come.” Shreyas Iyer's presence in Kolkata will lay to …

Shreyas Iyer injury update: Will KKR captain miss first few games of IPL 2024?
1 year ago

Shreyas Iyer injury update: Will KKR captain miss first few games of IPL 2024?

India TV News  

There has been a lot of confusion when it comes to Shreyas Iyer and his fitness ever since he has been dropped from the Indian Test team after the second Test against England last month. At the same time, NCA cleared him of any injury and Iyer missing the quarterfinal of Ranji Trophy due to back injury didn't go well …

KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer Likely To Miss Initial Matches Of IPL 2024: Report
1 year ago

KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer Likely To Miss Initial Matches Of IPL 2024: Report

ABP News  

The ongoing Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha has once again brought attention to Shreyas Iyer's persistent back issue, which flared up once more during the fixture. The recent development sparked fresh worries about his fitness, casting doubt on his availability for the final day of Ranji Trophy final and potentially impacting his participation in the upcoming Indian Premier …

Kolkata Knight Riders officially announce captain for IPL 2024
1 year, 3 months ago

Kolkata Knight Riders officially announce captain for IPL 2024

India TV News  

With the Indian Premier League auction on the horizon, the franchises are zeroing in on their options as well as finalised their picks for the 2024 edition. He had missed the last season with injury after the franchise had splurged a massive INR 12.25 crore in the mega auction ahead of 2022 edition. He also lauded Rana for stepping in, …

Nitish Rana parts ways with Delhi cricket, pays heartfelt gratitude to DDCA; announces new domestic team
1 year, 7 months ago

Nitish Rana parts ways with Delhi cricket, pays heartfelt gratitude to DDCA; announces new domestic team

India TV News  

Nitish Rana, the former Delhi captain, has officially parted ways with the Delhi District Cricket Association and will now ply his trade for the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association as the 29-year-old announced on Sunday, August 20 in a statement issued on social media. Rana, who has been looking to find a new home after reportedly being unhappy about a youngster …

Disgruntled Nitish Rana, Dhruv Shorey seek NOC to leave Delhi, Himmat may lead team in Ranji
1 year, 7 months ago

Disgruntled Nitish Rana, Dhruv Shorey seek NOC to leave Delhi, Himmat may lead team in Ranji

Hindustan Times  

There seems to be no end to troubles for Delhi cricket as former skipper Nitish Rana and last year's top run-getter in Ranji Trophy Dhruv Shorey have sought No Objection Certificate from DDCA to ply their trade for other states during the upcoming domestic season. It is understood that Rana, who was the white ball captain till last year, didn't …

ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023: Five Indian players to watch out for
1 year, 8 months ago

ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023: Five Indian players to watch out for

The Hindu  

The ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 will begin on Thursday in Sri Lanka. YASH DHULL Dhull will look to take inspiration from his debut First-Class season in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy, where he was Delhi’s top run-scorer. Dhull will look to take inspiration from his debut First-Class season in the 2021-22 Ranji Trophy, where he struck twin hundreds in …

Nitish Rana to lead North Zone in Deodhar Trophy 2023 matches
1 year, 8 months ago

Nitish Rana to lead North Zone in Deodhar Trophy 2023 matches

The Hindu  

Nitish Rana has been as the captain of the North Zone team for the upcoming Deodhar Trophy, which will be played from July 24 in Puducherry. Abhishek Sharma, wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh and Harshit Rana also found a place in the 15-member squad. Shivam Dube included in West Zone squad for Deodhar Trophy In the event of India reaching the final …

IPL 2023: First reaction is satisfaction, says LSG skipper Krunal after sealing playoffs berth
1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: First reaction is satisfaction, says LSG skipper Krunal after sealing playoffs berth

The Hindu  

Lucknow Super Giants captain Krunal Pandya on Saturday lauded his side’s fighting spirit in its thrilling one-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders that took it to the IPL playoffs. And there was some grip for the spinners as well.” Krunal was in awe of KKR left-handed batter Rinku Singh’s big-hitting abilities. A disappointing KKR skipper Nitish Rana hopes to come …

IPL 2023: First reaction is satisfaction, says Krunal Pandya as LSG enter playoffs with one-run win over KKR
1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: First reaction is satisfaction, says Krunal Pandya as LSG enter playoffs with one-run win over KKR

Firstpost  

Lucknow Super Giants overcame a slow start and staved off a spirited challenge from Rinku Singh to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by one run and seal their place in the 2023 Indian Premier League playoffs. Lucknow Super Giants skipper Krunal Pandya heaved a sight of relief after the team held its nerve to post a thrilling one-run win over Kolkata …

IPL 2023 CSK VS KKR: Nitish Rana fined for maintaining slow over-rate
1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023 CSK VS KKR: Nitish Rana fined for maintaining slow over-rate

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana has been fined for maintaining a slow overrate against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2023 on Sunday. "Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Nitish Rana has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Chennai Super Kings at the M.A. "As it was his team's …

IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders beats Chennai Super Kings to stay alive in playoffs race
1 year, 10 months ago

IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders beats Chennai Super Kings to stay alive in playoffs race

The Hindu  

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai to stay alive in the IPL 2023 playoff race. Deepak Chahar threatened to break the back of KKR’s 145-run chase with three wickets in the PowerPlay, with the dismissal of Venkatesh Iyer standing out. Knowing Iyer’s tendency to stay leg-side of the ball …

How far can Chandrakant Pandit-Nitish Rana take KKR?
1 year, 10 months ago

How far can Chandrakant Pandit-Nitish Rana take KKR?

Hindustan Times  

In Kolkata Knight Riders' last match, Varun Chakaravarthy defended eight runs in the final over against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rana, who has played just three international matches, played only three of Delhi’s seven Ranji Trophy matches last season. Pandit was also teaming up with KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, one of his proteges during his earlier Ranji Trophy stints with Mumbai. …

Discover Related