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Kolkata, April 7 Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane asserted on Tuesday that he has always been an "instinctive and attacking player", highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format.Rahane has scored...

Kolkata, April 5 The Kolkata Knight Riders, struggling and increasingly directionless, need a strong turnaround to overcome their poor start when they face the in-form Punjab Kings in their IPL clash here on Monday.While the three-time champions might point to the absence of key pacers like...

Dubai, April 1 India's aggressive batsmen, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, retained their top two positions in the latest ICC T20I player rankings, released on Wednesday.Abhishek leads the chart with 875 points, followed closely by Kishan at 871. They are joined in the top 10 by Tilak Varma...

Mumbai, March 28 Mumbai and Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi says he judges his performances based on how his team fares, while he continues to work on improving his skills as a top-order batter and wicketkeeper.In a team that has New Zealand's Tim Seifert and uncapped Indian...

Kolkata, March 24 Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026 on Tuesday, highlighting the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...

Kolkata, March 20 Despite making significant changes to their squad after a disappointing title defense in 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders have retained faith in captain Ajinkya Rahane, who said on Friday that he is embracing the responsibility with calmness and positivity.Rahane, who topped KKR’s...

Kolkata, March 19 Kolkata Knight Riders received a timely boost on Thursday when Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that their star recruit, Matheesha Pathirana, is "fit and ready to join the IPL," easing concerns over the franchise's depleted pace resources ahead of the new season.Amid speculation...

Kolkata, March 18 Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions, are reportedly considering former Chennai Super Kings pace bowlers Simarjeet Singh and KM Asif, along with veteran Sandeep Warrier, to fill the gap left by the injured Harshit Rana in the upcoming Indian Premier League.Rana's...

New Delhi, March 18 – Ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, former Indian fast bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji has emphasized the importance of Kolkata Knight Riders' top order performing consistently if the three-time champions are to challenge for the title.With key players...

New Delhi, March 18 Despite a lackluster T20 World Cup campaign, Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy will be crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, which begins on March 28, former South African captain Faf du Plessis has said.Du Plessis, who played for Chennai Super Kings, Delhi...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis has commented on Kolkata Knight Riders' prospects for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, highlighting the crucial role their spin attack could play after a disappointing campaign last year.KKR, a...

Dubai, March 11 Swashbuckling batsman Ishan Kishan capitalized on his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup, moving up to a career-high second position, trailing top-ranked Abhishek Sharma by just four points in the latest ICC list for T20I batters, published on Wednesday.Abhishek...

Dubai, March 11: India's successful run at the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 saw Indian batters rewarded in the latest rankings released by the ICC on Wednesday, with the team now holding the top two ranked players on the list for T20I batters.Young opener Abhishek Sharma maintained his...

Ahmedabad, March 9: India captain Suryakumar Yadav described the past month as "a wonderful journey" following India's emphatic victory over New Zealand on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home and set the stage for gold at the LA 2028 Olympics...

Ahmedabad, March 9 New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner expressed pride in his team's performance in the tournament despite their defeat in the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup against co-hosts India, acknowledging that they were outplayed by a strong team in front of a passionate home crowd...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took 4-15 as India became the first team to retain the Men's T20 World Cup title and win the crown for the third time, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in front of 86,824 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Sanju Samson's...

March 08, New Delhi – India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the 2026 T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, winning the title for the third time and becoming the first team to win the trophy on home soil.Batting first, India posted a massive 255/5 in...

Ahmedabad, March 8 India edged closer to winning a historic consecutive T20 World Cup title as they left New Zealand reeling at 139/6 in 15 overs after setting the visitors a challenging target of 256 in the final here on Sunday.Led by Sanju Samson's 46-ball 89 and equally destructive...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Setting a massive target of 256, New Zealand slipped to 88/5 after 10 overs in the T20 World Cup final against India here on Sunday.Led by Sanju Samson's 46-ball 89 and equally destructive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21 balls) and Ishan Kishan (54 off 25...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Setting a formidable target of 256, New Zealand found themselves in deep trouble at 47 for three after five overs in the T20 World Cup final against India here on Sunday.Led by Sanju Samson's 46-ball 89 and equally destructive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21...