The Latest Breaking News from Kolkata Knight Riders

'At 17, Rohit Sharma had unbelievable hitting prowess'

MUMBAI: “It was some time in 2003,” Abhishek Nayar jogs his memory as TOI quizzes the former India and Mumbai allrounder and current Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach about his first interaction with his “close, close” friend Rohit Sharma.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2024

EXCLUSIVE | 'Gautam Gambhir jo cheez chhoota hai, wo sona ban jati hai': Former Pakistan cricketer on Gambhir becoming next Team India head coach

NEW DELHI: Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir, who recently led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL trophy as the team's mentor, was interviewed by the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) on Tuesday for the position of the national team's head coach. It is highly likely that Gambhir will replace Rahul…

The Times of India · Jun 19, 2024

Gautam Gambhir meets Home Minister Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opening batsman and current mentor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) winning team Kolkata Knight Riders, met with Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday in a courtesy call.

The Times of India · Jun 17, 2024

'Our next mission is...': 'Happy' Gautam Gambhir sets ambitious goals for Kolkata Knight Riders

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the franchise's next mission is to become the most successful team in the Indian Premier League.

The Times of India · May 30, 2024

Watch: Burj Khalifa turns purple to celebrate KKR's triumph in IPL 2024

Celebrating Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) third Indian Premier League title win last week, the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, donned purple colours and videos of the moment went viral on social media.

The Times of India · May 29, 2024

'Tu tension mat le...': How Shah Rukh Khan fulfilled promise made to KKR's Harshit Rana

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders young paceman Harshit Rana has shared a heartwarming story involving franchise co-owner Shah Rukh Khan following KKR's victorious IPL 2024 campaign.

The Times of India · May 29, 2024

'Even Rs 50-55 lakh is a lot': KKR star Rinku Singh's humble outlook amidst IPL salary disparities

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh has been with the same Indian Premier League franchise for seven years. Over the past couple of seasons, Rinku has begun to truly showcase his potential, delivering match-winning performances for KKR and earning a call-up to the Indian national team.

The Times of India · May 29, 2024

Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India head coach a 'done deal', announcement soon, claims report

NEW DELHI: With Kolkata Knight Riders clinching their third IPL title under the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir, the appointment of the former India skipper as the next India head coach has gained momentum.

The Times of India · May 28, 2024

'Likhna sikh jaao pehle': Congratulating KKR, Umar Akmal's goof-up sets social media abuzz

NEW DELHI: Pakistan keeper-batter Umar Akmal found himself in midst of social media trolling as he misspelled Kolkata Knight Riders while congratulating the franchise for their third IPL title.

The Times of India · May 28, 2024

'We wish we had this team for the rest of our lives': KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan's 'emotional' speech - Watch

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was honored with a special memento by the team's CEO Venky Mysore during the dressing room award ceremony following KKR's triumph in the IPL 2024 final.

The Times of India · May 28, 2024