‘Bit of a shocker’: Ajinkya Rahane slammed for ‘batting first’ in rain-hit clash vs Punjab Kings | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat vs KKR at Eden Gardens (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane faced heavy criticism on Monday after opting to bat first in a rain-threatened clash against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens. In matches with rain forecasts, captains usually prefer to field first … Read more

Fact check: Does Ajinkya Rahane have ‘one of the best strike rates since 2023’? | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane scored only 8 runs from 10 balls during the KKR vs SRH match in the IPL. (ANI) Ajinkya Rahane is not one to be explosive behind the microphone. That changed, a wee bit, on Thursday after Kolkata Knight Riders skipper addressed the media after their 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing … Read more

Dhurandhar 2 fame Sara Arjun turns heads at Wankhede for MI vs KKR – Watch | Cricket News

Sara Arjun was among the notable faces spotted at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as Mumbai Indians took on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026. The Dhurandhar 2 actress attended the match with her family, adding a touch of glamor to a high-octane contest.Sara’s appearance comes at a time when she is … Read more

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Rickelton fire MI to record chase, ending 13-year jinx | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton (BCCI) Mumbai: At last, the Mumbai Indians have ended their jinx of losing the first match of the IPL, an unwanted habit which they had been carrying for 13 long seasons — from 2013 to 2025.In fact, on Sunday night at the Wankhede Stadium, that unwanted record looked like continuing … Read more

Rohit Sharma scripts history with 50th IPL fifty, joins Virat Kohli in elite list | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Rohit Sharma delivered a captain’s knock under pressure, bringing up his 50th half-century in the Indian Premier League 2026 during Mumbai Indians’s high-scoring chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.Most 50-plus scores in IPL72 – Virat Kohli66 – David Warner53 – Shikhar Dhawan50 – Rohit Sharma*45 – KL RahulChasing a … Read more

No Suryakumar Yadav in MI XI as Hardik Pandya opts to bowl vs KKR | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians have opted to field on what appears to be a slightly greener surface than usual at the Wankhede. … Read more

IPL: KKR retire Andre Russell’s No. 12 jersey – here is why | Cricket News

KKR’s Andre Russell (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: In a city that worships its cricket heroes, Tuesday night was all about Andre Russell. During a lively preseason event called Knights Unplugged in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders made a huge announcement: they retired the No. 12 jersey to honor Russell. This means no player will ever … Read more

Ajinkya Rahane sends strong message ahead of IPL 2026 with blazing 20-ball fifty | Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has sent out an early statement ahead of IPL 2026, showcasing his intent with a blistering knock in a practice game. The veteran batsman smashed 58 off just 25 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 20 deliveries before voluntarily walking off to allow other players time in the … Read more

KKR’s playing XI for IPL 2026: Harshit Rana, Matheesha Pathirana out, ‘Kartik Tyagi’ to debut | Cricket News

KKR’s predicted playing XI (ANI) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), three-time IPL champions, are gearing up for the 2026 season amid serious concerns in their pace bowling department. With Indian pacers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep ruled out due to injuries, and Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana expected to miss the initial phase, the team … Read more

Who will fill Andre Russell’s void? KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar reveals | Cricket News

Earlier, Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL ahead of the 2026 auction after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders, ending a 12-season playing career with the franchise. Addressing his absence in the finishing role, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar backed Indian players to step up and fill the void left by the West … Read more