The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata Knight Riders

Venkatesh Iyer shrugs off auction pressure, eyes big season with Kolkata Knight Riders

NEW DELHI: Newly appointed vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer remains unfazed by the pressure of his auction price, focusing solely on delivering for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming IPL season.

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2025

Shah Rukh Khan on Gautam Gambhir's KKR return: 'Never thought he left us'

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared that he never truly felt Gautam Gambhir had left the franchise, even before his official return as mentor ahead of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2025

How Ajinkya Rahane turned his game around in the shortest format

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane attributes his success in the Indian Premier League and domestic Twenty20 matches to playing "fearless cricket" while maintaining composure.

The Times of India · Mar 5, 2025

IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Dates, venues, timings of all matches

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday unveiled a 74-match schedule for the 18th Indian Premier League that will be held across 13 venues, starting on March 22 with the blockbuster clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2025

IPL 2025 Schedule: KKR to face RCB in opener on March 22, final at Eden Gardens on May 25

NEW DELHI: The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League season will kick-off with a high-octane clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22.

The Times of India · Feb 16, 2025

IPL 2025 schedule: 18th season likely to start on March 22, final on May 25

The forthcoming 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to commence on March 22. The inaugural match will showcase the defending champions in their home venue, with Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosting the opening fixture between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), according to a…

The Times of India · Feb 14, 2025

CSK, KKR lose interest in acquiring teams in The Hundred: Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) powerhouses Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are not convinced about the business model of England's white-ball domestic tournament, The Hundred, which has led to their declining interest in acquiring teams in the competition -- according to a Cricbuzz report.

The Times of India · Jan 21, 2025

Indian Premier League 2025: Captains of all ten IPL teams

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their IPL title victory in 2024, has been named captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2025 season, which begins in March. Iyer was signed by PBKS for a record-breaking Rs 26.75 crore during the November mega auction,…

The Times of India · Jan 13, 2025

Ankit Rajpoot announces retirement from Indian cricket

NEW DELHI: Lanky fast bowler Ankit Rajpoot on Monday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. The 31-year-old, known for his ability to generate bounce and swing, represented Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket and featured in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for teams like Punjab Kings, Chennai Super…

The Times of India · Dec 16, 2024

Shreyas Iyer: The captain who turns every challenge into gold

NEW DELHI: Trophies and Shreyas Iyer have gone hand in hand throughout 2024, marking a remarkable year for the star batter and captain. The trend began with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he led the team to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title since 2014. KKR had previously won…

The Times of India · Dec 16, 2024