IPL: Home comforts for KKR coach Brendon McCullum during coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

IPL: Home comforts for KKR coach Brendon McCullum during coronavirus lockdown

The Hindu  

He is missing the “carnage of IPL” but former New Zealand captain and Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum says it is also comforting to be at home as the world battles a pandemic, which has made isolation the new normal. I was quite busy in the last three years,” the former wicket-keeper batsman told ‘ tvnz.co.nz ’ READ | McCullum was named the head coach of KKR for the currently-suspended IPL. McCullum had shifted base to Matamata, a town in the shadow of the Kaimai Range Mountains on New Zealand’s North Island after his retirement in 2016 to look after his horse syndicate business. “Little bit of extra curricular activities at home.” READ | McCullum, however, rubbished reports that he went to an Irish pub during the lockdown period.

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Dinesh Karthik appointed RCB's batting coach and mentor after retirement
6 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Karthik appointed RCB's batting coach and mentor after retirement

Firstpost  

Dinesh Karthik recently retired from all forms of cricket after playing in the Indian Premier League 2024 season for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Dinesh Karthik retired from all forms of cricket after playing in IPL 2024 for RCB. AP Dinesh Karthik, who recently retired from all forms of cricket, has been appointed the batting coach and mentor of Indian Premier …

IPL-17 | Andre Russell dismisses Wiese’s claims on head coach Chandrakant Pandit
9 months, 1 week ago

IPL-17 | Andre Russell dismisses Wiese’s claims on head coach Chandrakant Pandit

The Hindu  

South African-born Namibian cricketer David Wiese created a stir when he stated that Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit practices a “militant” approach. This did not go down well with overseas players in the franchise, Wiese argued on the ‘Hitman for Hire: A year in the life of a franchise cricketer’ podcast. KKR’s Jamaican all-rounder Andre Russell, however, does …

I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper Stokes: Brendon McCullum
2 years, 3 months ago

I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper Stokes: Brendon McCullum

India TV News  

England Test team coach Brendon McCullum has hailed the impact of captain Ben Stokes after they clinched the three-match Test series 2-1 on Monday at the Oval. "It's been an absolute pleasure to work alongside them, and I've particularly enjoyed working alongside the skipper. England finish off SA early morning England beat South Africa by nine wickets in the third …

Brendon McCullum ‘starts senseless cricket in garb of fearless cricket’, says Salman Butt
2 years, 7 months ago

Brendon McCullum ‘starts senseless cricket in garb of fearless cricket’, says Salman Butt

Firstpost  

The former Pakistan captain was critical of Brendon McCullum, who currently is in his last season as KKR coach and will soon take over the England Test side. Brendon McCullum’s work as a coach in the Indian Premier League and the Caribbean Premier League certainly did leave an impression with the England and Wales Cricket Board offering him the role …

Brendon McCullum appointed England Test head coach
2 years, 7 months ago

Brendon McCullum appointed England Test head coach

Firstpost  

Former New Zealand captain McCullum’s first assignment as the England Test head coach will be against the Black Caps at home later this summer New Zealand cricket great Brendon McCullum was hired as head coach of England’s Test team on Thursday in another bold appointment coming soon after the decision to select all-rounder Ben Stokes as captain. He was regarded …

NZ cricket great McCullum hired to coach England’s test team
2 years, 7 months ago

NZ cricket great McCullum hired to coach England’s test team

Associated Press  

New Zealand cricket great Brendon McCullum was hired as head coach of England’s test team on Thursday in another bold appointment coming soon after the decision to select allrounder Ben Stokes as captain. “I believe in Brendon and Ben Stokes — a formidable coach and captain partnership,” said Rob Key, director of men’s cricket at the England and Wales Cricket …

IPL 2022: Back at KKR, Umesh Yadav making an impact
2 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2022: Back at KKR, Umesh Yadav making an impact

The Hindu  

When Umesh Yadav goes out to bowl, he has a clear instruction from the Kolkata Knight Riders team management - "try and take wickets". The back-room staff, led by head coach Brendon McCullum, ‘does not care’ if Umesh concedes a few runs; all they want from the seasoned fast bowler is to provide them with early breakthroughs. After forcing Chennai …

IPL 2021, KKR vs PBKS - 'Want more runs from Eoin Morgan', says Kolkata head coach Brendon McCullum
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021, KKR vs PBKS - 'Want more runs from Eoin Morgan', says Kolkata head coach Brendon McCullum

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders stumbled to a five-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings in the 2021 Indian Premier League match in Dubai. KKR head coach Brendon McCullum addressed the concern in the post-match press conference. He said that Morgan has "captained the side really well" but the team wants more runs from him. I think what he has done so far shows …

Unfortunate we ended up in IPL early, hopefully we can maintain strong, bio-secure environment: Virat Kohli
3 years, 3 months ago

Unfortunate we ended up in IPL early, hopefully we can maintain strong, bio-secure environment: Virat Kohli

India TV News  

India captain Virat Kohli said it is unfortunate to "end up here early" for the IPL after a COVID-19 outbreak led to the cancellation of the fifth Test against England and hoped for a "secure" bio-bubble in the league to tackle the "uncertain" times. Kohli, who will again lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in the tournament, along with other Indian players …

‘That gives a chance to someone like Gill or Rana’: KKR head coach on absence of overseas player in UAE leg of IPL 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

‘That gives a chance to someone like Gill or Rana’: KKR head coach on absence of overseas player in UAE leg of IPL 2021

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum has raised his concerns over the availability of the overseas players in the 2nd half of the Indian Premier League 2021 which will be held in the UAE in September-October. KKR head coach Brendon McCullum believes ‘Indian boys’ who can step up and grab the opportunity in the absence of overseas players While …

IPL 2021: Kohli reaches home as RCB players, support staff leave for respective destinations
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Kohli reaches home as RCB players, support staff leave for respective destinations

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bangalore's domestic players and support staff reached their home towns from specific pre-identified hubs as the foreign recruits left for their respective destinations via charter flights. In consultation with the BCCI, RCB booked a chartered flight for all its domestic players, staff and management, sending them to specific pre-identified hubs and then connected to their respective cities. The …

IPL 2021 | Brendon McCullum lashes out at KKR players for not showing "intent and aggression"
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Brendon McCullum lashes out at KKR players for not showing "intent and aggression"

India TV News  

A livid Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum came down heavily on his team's top-order batsmen for not showing enough "intent and aggression" in the ongoing IPL after demanding "loyalty" from him during team selection. and to try and make things happen for your team," McCullum said at the post-match conference after the team slumped to its fifth defeat against …

IPL 2021: KKR coach McCullum hopes to give people something to look forward to in these difficult times
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: KKR coach McCullum hopes to give people something to look forward to in these difficult times

The Hindu  

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum hopes his team plays a brand of cricket, which gives people "something to look forward to in these difficult times". "I know that people are out there struggling with what is going on at the moment in terms of the pandemic and the situation not just here in India but also abroad," McCullum …

IPL 2021: KKR have a destructive batting unit, says captain Eoin Morgan
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: KKR have a destructive batting unit, says captain Eoin Morgan

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders possess one of the most destructive batting line-ups in the IPL, something which was on full display during the 10-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, said skipper Eoin Morgan. "One of the many strengths we have within our squad is two of the most talented guys in the country opening the batting for us," Morgan said at the …

IPL 2020: RCB support staff Mike Hesson, Simon Katich back Virat Kohli for captaincy despite another trophy-less year
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: RCB support staff Mike Hesson, Simon Katich back Virat Kohli for captaincy despite another trophy-less year

Firstpost  

RCB lost the IPL ‘Eliminator’ against Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets on Friday to bow out of the 13th edition of the competition after a poor batting performance. Abu Dhabi: Heads of Royal Challengers Bangalore’s support staff — Mike Hesson and Simon Katich — on Saturday backed Virat Kohli to remain their captain despite yet another IPL heartbreak and the …

IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders team preview - Faces old and new
4 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders team preview - Faces old and new

The Hindu  

Twelve years ago, Brendon McCullum set the tone for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League. Later, under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership, KKR emerged victorious twice — in 2012 and 2014 — but it’s been five years since the last triumph. The fast bowling department looks healthy with Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Warrier, Shivam Mavi and …

IPL 2020: Players must be kept relaxed - KKR mentor Hussey - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: Players must be kept relaxed - KKR mentor Hussey - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

In the backdrop of the pandemic, Kolkata Knight Riders’ chief mentor David Hussey feels he needs to keep the players in a relaxed frame of mind during the 53-day long Indian Premier League. Terming the opportunity to play cricket amid the pandemic “a privilege,” Hussey said he would support KKR’s captain and coaches by making the players comfortable. It’s up …

IPL 2020: RCB captain Virat Kohli enjoys 'another top session' in UAE
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020: RCB captain Virat Kohli enjoys 'another top session' in UAE

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday enjoyed another trilling session at the nets in the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai as the franchise gears up for the impending 13th season of the Inan Premier League which will be played in the UAE. The captain took to Instagram to share a picture of his training session with his teammates …

IPL 2020 | Was pretty scared: RCB skipper Virat Kohli on picking up the bat after five months
4 years, 4 months ago

IPL 2020 | Was pretty scared: RCB skipper Virat Kohli on picking up the bat after five months

India TV News  

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday admitted that he was scared ahead of his first training session for the impending 13th season of the Indian Premier League, but also added that he was satisfied with the way his net session turned out to be. A day after their first training session, RCB shared glimpses of their first day …

Coronavirus pandemic: Mitchell McClenaghan set to leave PSL
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Mitchell McClenaghan set to leave PSL

The Hindu  

Fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan, who plays for Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, on Sunday left for home following travel restrictions imposed by New Zealand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Karachi Kings fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan will return to New Zealand following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to provide an option to competing players to withdraw from …

IPL: Brendon McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders head coach
5 years, 4 months ago

IPL: Brendon McCullum named Kolkata Knight Riders head coach

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, on Thursday, named former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum as its head coach. In the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008, McCullum gave IPL a perfect start as he scored an unbeaten 158 for KKR in the inaugural match of the tournament against Royal Challengers Bangalore. KKR’s CEO, Venky Mysore said: “Brendon …

Opinion | IPL puts captains and coaches under the scanner
5 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | IPL puts captains and coaches under the scanner

Hindustan Times  

Politics is uncertain and change can happen in the time it takes to press the EVM button. File image of Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Gary Kirsten and captain Virat Kohli Still, look how the wheel, so to speak, has turned for Virat Kohli. After Australia, King Kohli was Indian cricket’s undisputed cricket czar — top batsman, top leader, top …

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