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KKR vs RR, IPL 2023: A battle of spinners is on the cards

KOLKATA: There will be little margin of error for Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals when they face each other at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. Both sides find themselves on the same boat (10 points from 11 matches) in the IPL mid-table logjam. But if momentum has a…

The Times of India · May 11, 2023

'Don't think much, just wait for the ball': MS Dhoni's million-dollar advice to Rinku Singh

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batting sensation Rinku Singh got a million-dollar advice from legendary MS Dhoni who told him not to take any pressure and just wait for the ball while batting.

The Times of India · May 10, 2023

KKR vs RR IPL 2023: Resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders face struggling Rajasthan Royals

NEW DELHI: Fighting for survival, a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders will look for their third victory in a row when they face a struggling Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata on Thursday.

The Times of India · May 10, 2023

IPL 2023: Rinku, Russell win it for KKR after Chakravarthy spins web around Punjab

KOLKATA: Rinku Singh remains Kolkata Knight Riders' new hero as he once again scripted a last-ball victory, hitting a four to keep the side alive in this IPL.

The Times of India · May 9, 2023

Ishan Kishan replaces KL Rahul for WTC final

MUMBAI: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan was on Monday named as the injured KL Rahul's replacement in India's squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in June. Rahul, who had been captaining the Lucknow Super Giants, was ruled out of the rest of the IPL and…

The Times of India · May 9, 2023

IPL 2023 | Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana has been fined ₹12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Andre Russell's message to Rinku Singh: 'Stay humble'

NEW DELHI: Having grabbed headlines by whacking five sixes in a row to seal an incredible and astonishing victory over Gujarat Titans, Rinku Singh pulled off another dramatic win with a last-ball four against Punjab Kings. Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Punjab Kings by 5 wickets.

The Times of India · May 9, 2023

IPL: Longest stints in the shortest format

Since the start of the IPL in 2008, only 7 cricketers have featured in all 16 seasons of the T20 event. Expectedly, all are top batsmen, with three of them being frontline wicketkeeper-batters.

The Times of India · May 9, 2023

KKR vs PBKS: Always knew Andre Russell special was round the corner, says Nitish Rana

NEW DELHI: Lauding Andre Russell, who had finally come to the party this IPL season vs Punjab Kings on Monday, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana said he kept "backing" the power hitter. Rana also said he knew that a match-winning innings was round the corner.

The Times of India · May 9, 2023

KKR vs PBKS Highlights: Kolkata edge Punjab in a last-ball thriller to keep playoffs hopes alive

NEW DELHI: A gritty half-century from skipper Nitish Rana was followed by a 'Russell' mania as Kolkata Knight Riders pipped Punjab Kings in a last-ball thriller to keep their playoffs hopes alive in the ongoing 16th edition of the IPL on Monday.

The Times of India · May 8, 2023