Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir won the toss and decided to field first in the season-opener against Gujarat Lions at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. Here is what the captains said: Gautam Gambhir: “We will bowl. Looks like a good wicket, will not change much. We have got Trent Boult, Chris Woakes, Sunil Narine […]
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IPL 2017: Shakib Al Hasan To Join KKR Camp Ahead Of Season-Opener Against GL
After playing a decisive role in the recently-concluded two-match Twenty20 series in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is all set to join Kolkata Knight Riders squad ahead of his team’s season-opener against Gujarat Lions on Friday (April 7). The 30-year old Bangladesh ace starred with both bat and ball as Mashrafe Mortaza’s men thrashed […]
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“Won’t Put Much Pressure On Kuldeep Yadav,” Says KKR Captain Gautam Gambhir
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has said that the team is not putting much pressure on the chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who has drawn a lot of attention after he shone for team India in the fourth Test match against Australia at Dharamsala, “We should not talk about Kuldeep a lot. He should be […]
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IPL 2017 Match 3 – Gujarat Lions Vs Kolkata Knight Riders – KKR Predicted XI
Gujarat Lions and the Kolkata Knight Riders make for two interesting sides out there, as both the units are among the favourites for the IPL title. Another striking similarity between these teams is that they are being led by individuals way past their prime and without a place in national side. Thus this is one […]
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IPL 2017 Preview: KKR Aim To Improve Poor Record Against Lions
Rajkot, April 6 (IANS) Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will look to improve their record against Gujarat Lions and start their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign with a win when the two sides meet at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium here on Friday. In 2016, KKR lost both their matches to the Lions with […]
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IPL 2017: Royal Challengers Bangalore Are The Side To Beat, Says KKR’s Chris Lynn
Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Chris Lynn has said Royal Challengers Bangalore are the side to beat in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. The batting heavy side comprising of Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Shane Watson and KL Rahul was one of the most dangerous sides last season, scoring freely and […]
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Pathan Backs KKR Bowling Line-Up
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) strength in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season will be their bowling, long-serving all-rounder Yusuf Pathan said here on Sunday. “We have quality bowlers in this team this time. We were lacking good bowling options previously. But this time we have a lot of variety, not […]
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Umesh Likely To Be Fit By Mid-April, Play KKR’s First Home Game
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Pacer Umesh Yadav is likely to take part in Kolkata Knight Riders’ first home game against Kings XI Punjab at the Eden Gardens, CEO Venky Mysore said. The BCCI, in a statement, said that Umesh has a right hip injury and lower back soreness but should recover by the second week […]
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Brand Integration Behind KKR’s New Look Training Jersey, Says CEO
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore said that the franchise has purposely tweaked its training jersey colours in tune with its Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise Trinbago Knight Riders. “As a part of branding exercise this time the colour of the practice jersey will be the same as the colour […]
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IPL 2017: There’s Nothing Official I Heard, Says KKR CEO On Umesh Yadav’s Availability
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore has denied to comment on the availability of fast-bowler Umesh Yadav for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The 29-year old Vidarbha pacer recently finished a grueling Test season with the Indian team, playing an integral role in the side’s prolific run of 10 wins in 13 […]