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

Kolkata Knight Riders officially announce captain for IPL 2024

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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, in times of need for the franchise and captaining the team last season and also expressed confidence in the left-hander to provide support to Iyer during the season. There's no doubt Nitish as Vice Captain will support Shreyas in every possible way for the benefit of Team KKR," Mysore said. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer is also happy to return to KKR as the franchise has retained him as captain and is looking forward to team up with Rana in the leadership group.

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IPL 2025: Shreyas hopes to win league title with PBKS, excited to reunite with Ponting
4 days, 16 hours ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas hopes to win league title with PBKS, excited to reunite with Ponting

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer, likely captain of Punjab Kings, aims to extend his sensational trophy-winning run in 2025 and secure the Indian Premier League 2025 title for the franchise. PBKS acquired Shreyas for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction after the batter led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title in 2024. Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed …

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

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

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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?
3 weeks, 1 day 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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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Will Virat Kohli lead RCB? AB de Villiers drops captaincy hint for IPL 2025

India Today  

RCB great AB de Villiers has hinted that former skipper Virat Kohli might return as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. "I don't think it has been confirmed yet, but he will be the captain, I think, looking at the squad," said AB de Villiers on his official YouTube channel, hinting at …

Beyond Venkatesh Iyer: KKR face captaincy conundrum despite impressive IPL auction
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

IPL 2025 Auction: Who will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru next season?
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IPL 2025 Auction: Who will captain Royal Challengers Bengaluru next season?

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction took take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. Going into the auction, RCB retained three players - Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. RCB squad for IPL 2025 Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, …

Ajinkya Rahane as new KKR captain? Venky Mysore opens up after IPL 2025 auction
4 weeks ago

Ajinkya Rahane as new KKR captain? Venky Mysore opens up after IPL 2025 auction

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore opened up on the prospect of Ajinkya Rahane becoming the new captain of the team for the Indian Premier League 2025. Mysore said that the Knight Riders’ think tank will take into account all factors before zeroing in on a final decision. ‘I am extremely happy’ Mysore was also delighted with KKR ‘sticking to …

KKR squad composition, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders predicted playing XI, full players list
4 weeks, 1 day 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 auction 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer be KKR’s new captain? Says ‘more than happy…’
4 weeks, 1 day 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…’
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

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

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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 …

Iyer likely PBKS captain? Ponting reveals why they didn't bid for Pant in auction
1 month ago

Iyer likely PBKS captain? Ponting reveals why they didn't bid for Pant in auction

India Today  

Punjab Kings are on a roll in the ongoing IPL 2025 mega auction, taking place at Jeddah on November 25, Sunday. IPL 2025 mega auction: Live updates Shreyas Iyer to be PBKS captain? The Punjab Kings head coach said that he has not had a word with Shreyas Iyer about the captaincy yet, who was sold for Rs 26.75 crore …

KKR Squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full list of players after auction
1 month 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: Punjab Kings buy Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, becomes second most expensive player in IPL history
1 month 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 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 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 …

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be another franchise to look up to in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With Kohli highly unlikely to don the captain's hat again, RCB's primary focus would be to find a captain in the IPL 2025 mega auction after they let go Faf du Plessis. With three right-to-match …

IPL 2025 Auction: Shreyas Iyer elated as Punjab Kings buy him for Rs. 26.75 crore
1 month ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Shreyas Iyer elated as Punjab Kings buy him for Rs. 26.75 crore

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer was elated to join the Punjab Kings as he was bought by the Mohali franchise for Rs. Shreyas went on to break the previous record held by Mitchell Starc for being the most expensive player in IPL auction history, when PBKS got him for the amount. The auction for Shreyas Iyer began with Kolkata Knight Riders setting the …

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

IPL 2025 Auction: Three players Punjab Kings can target as captain
1 month ago

IPL 2025 Auction: Three players Punjab Kings can target as captain

The Hindu  

Punjab Kings only retained uncapped batters Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, and will ahead into the bidding on Sunday with a keen eye on securing the services of a captain. Here are three players PBKS could potentially sign in the auction as captain: KL Rahul Rahul has previously captained Punjab Kings, in …

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

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

IPL Mega Auction 2025: Three teams likely to target Shreyas Iyer
1 month ago

IPL Mega Auction 2025: Three teams likely to target Shreyas Iyer

The Hindu  

The IPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, will be part of the first marquee list during the IPL auction, scheduled to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. Here are three teams that could go after Shreyas during the upcoming IPL mega auction: DELHI CAPITALS With Delhi Capitals and Rishabh Pant parting ways, the franchise may be on …

Sunil Gavaskar predicts Shreyas Iyer's new IPL team ahead of mega auction
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

IPL Auction prediction: Which players can KKR target with Rs 51 crore budget?
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL Auction prediction: Which players can KKR target with Rs 51 crore budget?

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders are the defending champions and hence, the focus will be on them in the upcoming Indian Premier League auction to be held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. KKR: List of Retained Players Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh KKR: List of Released Players Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, …

Rinku Singh buys luxurious bungalow in home town: Know all about KKR batsman’s new Aligarh residence
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

KKR Retains Shreyas Iyer: A Look at the Factors That Influence Retention Decisions
1 month, 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 Retention Woes: Irfan Pathan's Plea for Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IPL Retention Woes: Irfan Pathan's Plea for Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant

Hindustan Times  

IPL teams are set to submit their list of retained players to the IPL by October 31, 5:00 PM IST. Irfan Pathan expresses his concern over Shreyas Iyer's retention situation and questions the team's decision not to retain him. Iyer is one of the most expensive players in the IPL, costing ₹12.25 crore at the 2022 mega auction. He led …

Irfan Pathan Warns Delhi Capitals to Retain Rishabh Pant or Face a Tough Choice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Irfan Pathan Warns Delhi Capitals to Retain Rishabh Pant or Face a Tough Choice

India Today  

Irfan Pathan urges the Delhi Capitals to retain Rishabh Pant, highlighting his immense power-hitting and wicket-keeping skills. He also expresses his concern over the potential loss of Shreyas Iyer, who led the Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title. If Iyer is not retained, the Knights are likely to pursue other options for their captain.

IPL Retention: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and other top players who are likely to be released into auction pool
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

IPL Retention: Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and other top players who are likely to be released into auction pool

Firstpost  

Ahead of the IPL retention deadline, several top players are likely to be released by their respective franchises. Rishabh Pant's future with the Delhi Capitals remains uncertain, with his cryptic post hinting at a possible departure. KL Rahul's chances of staying with Lucknow Super Giants appear highly unlikely, despite their cordial relationship. Shreyas Iyer's retention by the Kolkata Knight Riders …

KKR shortlist two-time IPL champion and Australian great as contenders to replace Gautam Gambhir: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

KKR shortlist two-time IPL champion and Australian great as contenders to replace Gautam Gambhir: Report

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders are searching for a team mentor for the upcoming season. Gautam Gambhir⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, as mentor, played a pivotal role in KKR's massive success last season, but he got a dream job offer for the Indian team's head coach position and left the franchise after one year. His exit left a big gap to fill in …

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

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

Gautam Gambhir's 'next step' in IPL adds fresh twist to India coaching role: 'KKR still 2 IPL trophies behind MI, CSK'
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

IPL Final 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders achieve unique record, become only team in history to...
6 months, 3 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, …

Shreyas Iyer puts BCCI fiasco behind to sing sweet redemption song, swings right back into India captaincy contention
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer puts BCCI fiasco behind to sing sweet redemption song, swings right back into India captaincy contention

Hindustan Times  

To say that it’s been an interesting last four months for Shreyas Iyer would be a gross understatement. Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Chandrakant Pandit and captain Shreyas Iyer celebrate the team's victory in the Indian Premier League 2024, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai Iyer was expected to be one of the key influencers of India’s five-Test home series …

Irfan Pathan picks captain of the season as KKR face SRH in IPL 2024: 'When you have a big heart as leader...'
6 months, 4 weeks 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 opens up on T20 WC snub in strong message to Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma: 'Not worried about selection’
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer opens up on T20 WC snub in strong message to Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma: 'Not worried about selection’

Hindustan Times  

Despite leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 final, Shreyas Iyer failed to bag a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad. Chasing 160, KKR cruised to 164/2 in 13.4 overs, courtesy of Iyer's unbeaten knock of 58* off 24 balls. Speaking ahead of the final, Iyer pointed out that he wasn't affected by missing out on the T20 …

Shreyas Iyer, Pat Cummins visit Chennai beach, pose with IPL trophy. Watch viral video
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shreyas Iyer, Pat Cummins visit Chennai beach, pose with IPL trophy. Watch viral video

Hindustan Times  

IPL final: As the final showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders and SunRisers Hyderabad draws near, the anticipation is palpable. Team captains Shreyas Iyer and Pat Cummins added to the excitement with a visit to a beach in Chennai. The two shared a light-hearted banter while travelling in autos, and even took a moment to pose with the coveted IPL trophy. …

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Gambhir' remark in recalling 'saddest moment' ahead of IPL final: 'Costume achha hai, game toh...'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Gambhir' remark in recalling 'saddest moment' ahead of IPL final: 'Costume achha hai, game toh...'

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday will be aiming to add a third Indian Premier League trophy to their cabinet when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in the IPL 2024 final. Ahead of the big game, franchise co-owner Shah Rukh Khan recalled the "saddest moment" in KKR's history in the IPL and how Gautam …

Shreyas Iyer drops 'Gautam Gambhir' remark in response to 'media hype' on leading KKR to IPL 2024 final
6 months, 4 weeks 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, …

Hayden picks his favourite for IPL 2024 final between KKR and SRH: ‘Only the strong-hearted get a chance…'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Hayden picks his favourite for IPL 2024 final between KKR and SRH: ‘Only the strong-hearted get a chance…'

Hindustan Times  

The stage is set for the finale of IPL 2024 as two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer and Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins pose for a picture with the Indian Premier League 2024 trophy. Legendary Australia opener Matthew Hayden has backed …

KKR find many leaders in the march to IPL 2024 final
7 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
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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 …

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