IPL 2021, KKR vs DC: Venkatesh Iyer continues to shine in debut season; slams half-century in Qualifier 2
3 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2021, KKR vs DC: Venkatesh Iyer continues to shine in debut season; slams half-century in Qualifier 2

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Venkatesh Iyer on Wednesday reached his third half-century in the Indian Premier League, continuing on his consistent run in the 2021 edition. His 55-run innings helped KKR register a three-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals to enter the final of the season. In a low-scoring run chase, Iyer's fast-paced knock put Delhi on the backfoot instantly before Rishabh Pant's side made a late comeback in the game. Iyer made his IPL debut for the Knight Riders earlier this season against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi. Player Matches Runs Ruturaj Gaikwad 8 407 Venkatesh Iyer 9 320 KL Rahul 6 295 Iyer began the season brightly with an unbeaten 41-run knock which steered the KKR to a nine-wicket victory.

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Why India shouldn't forget Shreyas Iyer in Champions Trophy 2025 squad
2 days, 6 hours ago

Why India shouldn't forget Shreyas Iyer in Champions Trophy 2025 squad

India Today  

After the conclusion of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, all eyes will shift to India’s upcoming white-ball assignments, including ODI and T20I series against England, followed by the highly anticipated ICC event—the Champions Trophy 2025. Shreyas's bliztrkrieg in Vijay Hazare Trophy Shreyas Iyer has been a standout performer, especially in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored an impressive 312 …

KKR star Venkatesh Iyer to soon become Dr Venkatesh Iyer!
1 month ago

KKR star Venkatesh Iyer to soon become Dr Venkatesh Iyer!

Deccan Chronicle  

Venkatesh Iyer, the name that created quite a stir after the recently concluded IPL mega auctions in Jeddah is once again back to making headlines, but this time it is not related to cricket. He went on to become third costliest player at the auction this year only after Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. In a recent interview with a …

Venkatesh Iyer reveals crucial chat with KKR CEO ahead of ₹23.75 crore bid: ‘Do everything in your power to…’
1 month ago

Venkatesh Iyer reveals crucial chat with KKR CEO ahead of ₹23.75 crore bid: ‘Do everything in your power to…’

Live Mint  

While Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer had a neck-and-neck fight over who would become the costliest player in IPL history, one player whose price tag surprised everyone was Venkatesh Iyer. The Madhya Pradesh cricketer was sold for a whopping ₹23.75 crore as a bidding war ensued between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which was ultimately won by …

Venkatesh Iyer's reveal, says he had a word with KKR before INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Do everything in your power...'
1 month ago

Venkatesh Iyer's reveal, says he had a word with KKR before INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Do everything in your power...'

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer recently became the fourth-costliest pick in the history of the Indian Premier League after he was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 23.75 crore at the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Venkatesh Iyer returned to the top of the order for KKR After the auction, KKR CEO Venky Mysore stated that Venkatesh Iyer had told …

Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025: Report

Firstpost  

Rahane, who had previously played for KKR in 2022, had been bought at his base price of Rs 1.5 crore by defending champions during the final round of bidding in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah. After getting picked by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price of Rs 1.5 crore in the, Ajinkya Rahane has emerged a strong candidate …

Ajinkya Rahane frontrunner for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in IPL 2025? What happened to Venkatesh Iyer?
1 month, 1 week 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
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

Hardik Pandya's '6, 6, 6, 6, 4' blitzkrieg destroys CSK's newest recruit; Shreyas Iyer justifies IPL auction price
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya's '6, 6, 6, 6, 4' blitzkrieg destroys CSK's newest recruit; Shreyas Iyer justifies IPL auction price

Hindustan Times  

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya continued his blistering show in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament, a domestic T20 competition, as he smashed 69 runs off just 30 balls to help Baroda chase down 222 against Tamil Nadu in a last-ball thriller at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. However, in the very next over, he took down Chennai …

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises

The Hindu  

With the Indian Premier League mega auction taking place every few years, most of the players are often forced to hop across different franchises. However, the IPL 2025 auction saw some iconic players return to the franchises they once called home, with Ravichandran Ashwin’s homecoming to Chennai Super Kings being the highlight. Here are the top five players who will …

Beyond Venkatesh Iyer: KKR face captaincy conundrum despite impressive IPL auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Beyond Venkatesh Iyer: KKR face captaincy conundrum despite impressive IPL auction

India Today  

The IPL 2025 Auction is now behind us with all the teams filling up their squads for the new season. However, KKR are known for giving such roles to their trusted players, as was seen with Nitish during the IPL 2023 season when he captained the side in Shreyas Iyer's absence. However, it does seem like stumbling block for Rahane …

KKR squad composition, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders predicted playing XI, full players list
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KKR squad composition, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders predicted playing XI, full players list

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders bought seven players during the auction on the first day, and raised eyebrows by splurging on all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. KKR IPL 2025 Squad Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, …

IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹2.4 crores
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹2.4 crores

Hindustan Times  

Jeddah, : Indian batter Manish Pandey had a homecoming as he was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹75 lakhs, while all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was bought by Lucknow Super Giants and pacer Ishant Sharma was picked by Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh. IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹ 2.4 crores Pandey, …

Venkatesh Iyer is going to struggle: 'Shocked' Tom Moody on KKR's 23.75 crore buy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Venkatesh Iyer is going to struggle: 'Shocked' Tom Moody on KKR's 23.75 crore buy

India Today  

Tom Moody said that Venkatesh Iyer may end up struggling to live up to his massive price tag in the Indian Premier League 2025. On Day 1 of the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Kolkata Knight Riders shelled out INR 23.75 crore in the auction after a bidding war with Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. IPL 2025 …

IPL auction 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer be KKR’s new captain? Says ‘more than happy…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL auction 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer be KKR’s new captain? Says ‘more than happy…’

Live Mint  

IPL auction 2025: Venkatesh Iyer, who was on Sunday bought back by Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping ₹23.75 crore at the IPL auction 2025, has said that he would be "more than happy" to take on the captaincy challenge and step into Shreyas Iyer's shoes. In an unexpected move, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise did not retain their 2024 …

IPL 2025 auction news: CEO Venky Mysore explains KKR’s bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer, says ‘crucial to maintain…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 auction news: CEO Venky Mysore explains KKR’s bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer, says ‘crucial to maintain…’

Live Mint  

IPL 2025 auction news: Venky Mysore, the CEO of sporting franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, explained the team's rationale for the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. In a move that shocked and surprised many, the 2024 IPL champions team decided to drop their tournament-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer and instead launched an all-out bidding war …

Venkatesh Iyer to captain KKR? All-rounder drops staggering hint after unexpected 23.75 crore bid by franchise
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Venkatesh Iyer to captain KKR? All-rounder drops staggering hint after unexpected 23.75 crore bid by franchise

Hindustan Times  

India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer dropped a staggering statement on Sunday hinting that he might lead Kolkata Knight Riders at the impending 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. Venkatesh's claim came hours after he was roped in by KKR for an unexpected price of INR 23.75 crore at the at the mega auction at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in …

Watch: MS Dhoni surprises Dwayne Bravo via video call during IPL 2025 auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Watch: MS Dhoni surprises Dwayne Bravo via video call during IPL 2025 auction

India Today  

Legendary Chennai Super Kings wicket keeper batter MS Dhoni was seen talking to Dwayne Bravo during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction on Sunday, November 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Watch the video here: Meanwhile, the Day 1 of the IPL auction saw several big names going under the hammer as franchises went all out to have them on …

IPL mega auction: Hazlewood, Boult return home, picked up by RCB, MI for ₹12.50 crores each
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL mega auction: Hazlewood, Boult return home, picked up by RCB, MI for ₹12.50 crores each

Hindustan Times  

Jeddah, : Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹12.50 crores while star New Zealand pacer Trent Boult was picked up by Mumbai Indians for ₹12.50 crores as well at the ongoing Indian Premier League mega auction at Jeddah on Sunday, marking a homecoming for both the players. IPL mega auction: Hazlewood, Boult return home, picked …

IPL Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s first reaction after Punjab Kings shell out ₹26.75 crore for champion skipper
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s first reaction after Punjab Kings shell out ₹26.75 crore for champion skipper

Live Mint  

IPL Auction 2025: Shreyas Iyer, the former Kolkata Knight Riders captain and leading team India batter, was sold for a whopping ₹26.75 crore to Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Sunday. This deal marked a landmark moment, since Shreyas Iyer emerged as one of the costliest players in IPL auction history. …

KKR faces fan anger after shock bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer ends at INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Why didn't you retain him?'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KKR faces fan anger after shock bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer ends at INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Why didn't you retain him?'

Hindustan Times  

Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer fetched big money in the IPL 2025 auction, with Kolkata Knight Riders breaking the bank to bring back their star player from the title-winning 2024 squad. KKR fended off intense competition from Royal Challengers Bengaluru to procure Iyer's services for a mammoth INR 23.75 crore in the auction. Venkatesh Iyer during IPL 2024 The bid makes …

KKR Team Players List IPL Auction 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full squad and complete players list
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KKR Team Players List IPL Auction 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full squad and complete players list

Firstpost  

IPL Auction 2025 KKR team players list: Check out of full squad Kolkata Knight Riders and the complete players list after the 2025 IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders welcomed back Venkatesh Iyer after he was acquired for Rs 23.75 crore at the in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. KKR also signed South African …

IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer get massive deals in Marquee players set
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer get massive deals in Marquee players set

India Today  

The Indian Premier League mega auction began in a thunderous manner as several big names were sold for a whopping price from the Marquee players set on Sunday, November 24 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. IPL 2025 Auction Day 1 Live The IPL champion skipper was finally sold for a whopping INR 26.75 Crore to Punjab Kings becoming the most expensive …

KKR Squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full list of players after auction
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KKR Squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full list of players after auction

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. KKR also signed South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje and West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell. Here is how Kolkata Knight Riders looks after the IPL 2025 auction: KKR IPL 2025 Squad: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre …

IPL Auction 2025: Super Sunday for Rishabh Pant, Shreyas and Venkatesh
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Super Sunday for Rishabh Pant, Shreyas and Venkatesh

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant expectedly saw the franchises breaking the bank for him. IPL Auction 2025 LIVE Day 2 Updates Pant saw Lucknow Super Giants going for him right from the start of the bidding till Sanjiv Goenka indicated the incremental Right to Match bid of ₹27 crore, which was beyond Delhi Capitals’ reach. Both the bids were way above the last …

IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings buy Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, becomes second most expensive player in IPL history
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings buy Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, becomes second most expensive player in IPL history

Live Mint  

In the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 auction, former Kolkata Knight Rider skipper Shreyas Iyer has been bought by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Sunday. There was a fierce bidding between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals for Shreyas Iyer, who is the winning capital of IPL 2025 for KKR. Meanwhile, former Kolkata Knight Riders star …

Shreyas Iyer sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in IPL Auction 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in IPL Auction 2025

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer, who captained the Kolkata Knight Riders to its IPL title victory last season, became the most expensive signing in history of IPL when he was sold to PBKS for Rs 26.75 crore at the Indian Premier League auction held at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Despite leading KKR to its third IPL title, …

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders go into Indian Premier League 2025 auction seeking a captain after releasing Shreyas Iyer last month. Marquee Set 1: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc Marquee Set 2: KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj. KKR's full list of players bought in IPL 2025 …

Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Punjab Kings made most noise at Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday as they shelled out ₹62.75 crore on Arshdeep Sing, Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Iyer. Iyer could also be Punjab Kings' potential captain for IPL 2025. Unlike the other franchises, PBKS have a reputation of overhauling their whole squad during mega auctions.. Interestingly, …

IPL auction: Venkatesh Iyer open to captaining KKR after whopping Rs 23.75 crore bid
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL auction: Venkatesh Iyer open to captaining KKR after whopping Rs 23.75 crore bid

India Today  

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer said he was ready to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in their title defence in Indian Premier League 2025, if given an opportunity. Speculation is rife that Venkatesh is set to replace Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the three-time champions after his mega payday in the IPL auction in Jeddah on Sunday, November 24. Venkatesh Iyer was …

IPL auction: Shreyas Iyer becomes 2nd most expensive player, sold to Punjab for Rs 26.75 crore
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL auction: Shreyas Iyer becomes 2nd most expensive player, sold to Punjab for Rs 26.75 crore

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer has set a new benchmark in IPL auction history, becoming the second most expensive player ever with a record-breaking bid of Rs 26.75 crore from Punjab Kings during the 2025 mega auction held on Sunday at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Iyer's acquisition eclipsed the previous record held by Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, who was …

Added late to IPL auction, Jofra Archer gets massive paycheque from Rajasthan Royals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Added late to IPL auction, Jofra Archer gets massive paycheque from Rajasthan Royals

India Today  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer was sold for INR 12.50 crore during the IPL 2025 auction on Sunday, November 24 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Rajasthan Royals also jumped into the bidding war which increased the price to INR 12.50 Crore for the England speedster as Mumbai were hell bent on having him on his squad. Archer also skipped the entire …

IPL 2025 mega auction: From KL Rahul to Rishabh Pant - List of 5 players likely to break the bank in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 mega auction: From KL Rahul to Rishabh Pant - List of 5 players likely to break the bank in Saudi Arabia

Live Mint  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction is just two nights away and the biggest buzz around is who will go home with the costliest tag in Saudi Arabia - venue for this year's mega event. Over the years, overseas stars have more or less dominated the IPL auction when it came to the costliest players with Australian pacer Mitchell …

From Venkatesh Iyer to Marco Jansen: Surprise picks expected to break the bank in IPL 2025 auction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Venkatesh Iyer to Marco Jansen: Surprise picks expected to break the bank in IPL 2025 auction

Hindustan Times  

With more players than ever going under the hammer in the IPL 2025 auction, there is plenty of value to be found beyond the star names that are the key talking points in the auction pool. Kolkata, May 11 : Kolkata Knight Riders' Venkatesh Iyer plays a shot in a match against Rajasthan Royals during the Indian Premier League 2023, …

Sunil Gavaskar predicts Shreyas Iyer's new IPL team ahead of mega auction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar predicts Shreyas Iyer's new IPL team ahead of mega auction

India Today  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar predicted Shreyas Iyer's new IPL team ahead of the mega action. With an auction purse of Rs 51 crore and no RTM card, it could be difficult for KKR to have Iyer to have their IPL winning captain back in the team. "KKR might bid from Shreyas Iyer" "However, I also feel once Shreyas Iyer …

IPL Auction: Chennai Super Kings will definitely go for KL Rahul, says Aakash Chopra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

IPL Auction: Chennai Super Kings will definitely go for KL Rahul, says Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India opener and commentator Aakash Chopra has tipped Chennai Super Kings to bid for KL Rahul, who is entering the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction pool after parting ways with Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul led LSG to playoff appearances in their first two IPL seasons, 2022 and 2023, but a disappointing seventh-place finish in 2024 prompted the team's …

Rinku Singh buys luxurious bungalow in home town: Know all about KKR batsman’s new Aligarh residence
2 months ago

Rinku Singh buys luxurious bungalow in home town: Know all about KKR batsman’s new Aligarh residence

Live Mint  

India’s star batsman Rinku Singh has bought a luxurious residential property in Aligarh, his hometown in Uttar Pradesh. Rinku had played 14 matches for KKR in IPL 2024, scoring 168 runs at a strike rate of 148.67. KKR retains Rinku Singh On October 31, Kolkata Knight Riders had announced that they have retained Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep …

IPL 2025 mega auction: Arshdeep Singh on KKRs’ radar, Kolkata franchise to go for Jos Buttler-like profile - Sources
2 months ago

IPL 2025 mega auction: Arshdeep Singh on KKRs’ radar, Kolkata franchise to go for Jos Buttler-like profile - Sources

Live Mint  

Left-arm India pacer Arshdeep Singh might be on three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders’ radar for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction which will be held in Jeddah in Riyadh on November 24 and 25. According to sources, Arshdeep is likely on his way to KKR as the Kolkata-based franchise is expected to go all guns for an all-Indian …

KKR Retains Shreyas Iyer: A Look at the Factors That Influence Retention Decisions
2 months, 1 week 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 …

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa

India Today  

India have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, with two notable first-time call-ups: Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak. Ramandeep Singh, a 29-year-old all-rounder, showcased his big-hitting ability with 125 runs in the IPL final. Vijaykumar Vyshak, a 27-year-old right-arm medium pacer, impressed with 10 wickets in the Duleep Trophy. Both players will add fresh …

IPL 2025 Auction Rumor: KKR Considering Trading Captain Shreyas Iyer To MI For Suryakumar Yadav
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Mohali: Mandeep, Abhishek take Agri King’s Knights into semis of Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohali: Mandeep, Abhishek take Agri King’s Knights into semis of Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup

Hindustan Times  

Riding on experience, Mandeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma, Agri King’s Knights recorded a fine 55-run win over Intersoft Titans in a match played during the ongoing second “Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup” being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Monday. My hard work paid off: Abhishek Sharma Agri King’s Knights captain Abhishek Sharma has …

'Paid PR': KKR player posts cryptic Instagram story after being ignored for India's squad for Zimbabwe tour
6 months, 2 weeks ago

'Paid PR': KKR player posts cryptic Instagram story after being ignored for India's squad for Zimbabwe tour

India TV News  

Kolkata Knight Riders' star spinner Varun Charkravarthy expressed his frustration after being ignored for India's squad for the Zimbabwe tour on Monday, June 24. Image Source : VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY/INSTAGRAMVarun Chakravarthy's Instagram Stories on June 24, 2024 Notably, Rinku Singh was the only KKR player to make the team despite their dominant performance throughout the IPL 2024. Captain Shreyas Iyer, emerging …

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad eclipsed by ruthless Kolkata Knight Riders
7 months ago

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad eclipsed by ruthless Kolkata Knight Riders

The Hindu  

There is an overwhelming sense of emptiness when an event that many feverishly awaited ends. After matching each other stroke for stroke to become two of the league’s fastest-scoring teams, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered the most lopsided final in the tournament’s history. RELATED: KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders thumps listless Sunrisers Hyderabad to …

Kolkata Knight Riders star Venkatesh Iyer marries Shruti Raghunathan: 'You're winning in life'
7 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata Knight Riders star Venkatesh Iyer marries Shruti Raghunathan: 'You're winning in life'

Hindustan Times  

Star Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer tied the knot with Shruti Raghunathan in the presence of their respective family members and friends on Sunday after getting engaged in November last year. Take a look at the photos from Venkatesh Iyer's wedding: In the recently concluded IPL, Venkatesh in the final match scored 52* in 26 balls, with four boundaries …

Gautam Gambhir's 'next step' in IPL adds fresh twist to India coaching role: 'KKR still 2 IPL trophies behind MI, CSK'
7 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir's 'next step' in IPL adds fresh twist to India coaching role: 'KKR still 2 IPL trophies behind MI, CSK'

Hindustan Times  

Will he or won't he? Returning to Kolkata Knight Riders as the mentor of the franchise, Gambhir guided Shreyas Iyer and Co. to their third Indian Premier League title in the 2024 season. Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma greets Kolkata Knight Riders' mentor Gautam Gambhir at the end of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match Following KKR's win over Sunrisers …

KKR domination in IPL 2024: 5 amazing stats will leave you surprised
7 months, 1 week ago

KKR domination in IPL 2024: 5 amazing stats will leave you surprised

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday to clinch the IPL 2024 title, their first in 10 years. Top 5 stats that showcase KKR's domination in IPL 2024: 1) KKR never lost during a run chase: KKR had the privilege of batting second on five occasions during the 2024 IPL season and the Shreyas Iyer-led franchise emerged victorious on …

Abhishek Sharma to Jake Fraser-McGurk: A look at breakout stars of IPL 2024
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Abhishek Sharma to Jake Fraser-McGurk: A look at breakout stars of IPL 2024

Hindustan Times  

Shreyas Iyer's love for the beautiful game is well-documented. SRH opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 484 runs while DC's Jake Fraser-McGurk batted at a strike rate of over 234 in the IPL 2024 Snubbed from the Board of Control for Cricket in India central contract list, Iyer had a recurring back injury, derailing his comeback as a premier batter in competitive …

IPL 2024: Bowling supremacy the key to KKR’s title run
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Bowling supremacy the key to KKR’s title run

Hindustan Times  

For all the talk of not backing down from their audacious brand of batting, Sunrisers Hyderabad perhaps lost the IPL final even before a ball was bowled when Abhishek Sharma was asked to take strike against Mitchell Starc. In a season where 200 plus scores came thick and fast, KKR’s run rate of 10.71 has been the best for any …

IPL Final 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders achieve unique record, become only team in history to...
7 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL Final 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders achieve unique record, become only team in history to...

Live Mint  

After defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets on Sunday at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders secured their third Indian Premier League title and their first in ten years, thanks to an all-around performance that included fiery spells by Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell and a half-century by Venkatesh Iyer. With an 8-wicket victory over SRH in the tournament final, …

Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' 'Clutch Chief' in knockout stages
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' 'Clutch Chief' in knockout stages

Hindustan Times  

Chennai, : Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer played a crucial role in his side's third Indian Premier League title win with an unbeaten half-century against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium on Sunday Venkatesh Iyer: Kolkata Knight Riders' 'Clutch Chief' in knockout stages Continuing his fine show in the knockout stages of the IPL, Venkatesh in the final scored …

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