Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): News

Year-ender: Uncanny records from 2024 Indian Premier League season

In 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) claimed their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-octane final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

20 Dec 2024

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh to lead Uttar Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star batter Rinku Singh has been named as the captain of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier 50-over domestic competition. The tournament will begin on December 21.

13 Dec 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

SMAT 2024: Ajinkya Rahane slams his third successive 80-plus score

The experienced Ajinkya Rahane was on fire in the first Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy semifinal against Baroda.

Venkatesh Iyer's all-round brilliance helps MP in SMAT quarters: Stats

Venkatesh Iyer made his presence felt in the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Madhya Pradesh against Saurashtra on Wednesday.

Kamlesh Nagarkoti eager to play under MS Dhoni at CSK

Young fast bowler Kamlesh Nagarkoti, who shot to fame in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, has expressed his excitement to join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

09 Dec 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Shahid Afridi speaks on his rivalry with Gautam Gambhir

Former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has spoken about his long-standing rivalry with India's current head coach, Gautam Gambhir.

KKR extend birthday wishes to former skipper Shreyas Iyer

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sent warm birthday wishes to their former captain, Shreyas Iyer, on his 30th birthday.

06 Dec 2024

Mitchell Starc

Year ender 2024: Recalling KKR's triumphant IPL 2024 campaign 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were crowned champions of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

02 Dec 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

How has captain Ajinkya Rahane fared in IPL?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are believed to be eyeing Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

02 Dec 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders

Former Mumbai captain and discarded Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is tipped to be the next captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

01 Dec 2024

Ramandeep Singh

SMAT: KKR's Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh play whirlwind knocks

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have a lot to look forward to this season as their retained players Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh put on a show in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 on Sunday.

30 Nov 2024

Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan's fiery 77* helps Jharkhand set T20 world record

Led by a sensational 77*-run knock from Ishan Kishan, the Jharkhand cricket team set a new world record in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT).

29 Nov 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane slams successive fifties in SMAT 2024/25: Key stats

Mumbai's Ajinkya Rahane was amongst the runs in his side's third Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024/25 season encounter against Kerala on Friday.

IPL 2025 auction: How do Kolkata Knight Riders stack up? 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) went all out for some marquee players at the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, over two days.

IPL 2025: Will Venkatesh Iyer lead Kolkata Knight Riders?

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) shell out a whopping ₹23.75 crore for batter Venkatesh Iyer, leading to speculation of a captaincy role for the player.

25 Nov 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC)

IPL 2025: Predicted captains for all 10 teams

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see a change in leadership of several teams.

IPL 2025 auction: KKR buy Moeen Ali, Umran Malik

England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Indian pacer Umran Malik will feature for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

25 Nov 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2025 auction: KKR buy former player Ajinkya Rahane

Champions Kolkata Knight Riders have bought former player Ajinkya Rahane in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

IPL 2025 auction: KKR buy Spencer Johnson for ₹2.8 crore

Australia's left-arm fast bowler, Spencer Johnson, will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

25 Nov 2024

Nitish Rana

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals sign Nitish Rana for ₹4.20 crore 

Rajasthan Royals have signed veteran Indian batter Nitish Rana in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for ₹4.20 crore.

24 Nov 2024

Anrich Nortje

Anrich Nortje to play for IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have successfully bagged South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction.

24 Nov 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

IPL 2025: KKR buy Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Quinton de Kock

Afghanistan's cricket sensation Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been successfully picked by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

24 Nov 2024

Liam Livingstone

IPL 2025: RCB acquire Englishmen Liam Livingstone and Phil Salt

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have bagged England cricket star, Liam Livingstone, for ₹8.75 crore in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday.

IPL 2025 auction: KKR re-sign Venkatesh Iyer for ₹23.75 crore

Venkatesh Iyer, a star performer in the past few Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons, will play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2025 edition.

IPL 2025: DC buy Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction

24 Nov 2024

Shreyas Iyer

PBKS spend record ₹26.75 crore for Shreyas Iyer

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer will play for Punjab Kings in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

23 Nov 2024

Shreyas Iyer

SMAT: Shreyas Iyer auditions for IPL auction with stunning century

Mumbai skipper Shreyas Iyer produced a stunning century in his side's first match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy against Goa.

KKR named 'Club of the Year' at Indian Sports Honours

The champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), have been awarded the 'Club of the Year' at the Indian Sports Honours 2024.

17 Nov 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Mitchell Starc names his closest friend in Indian cricket team

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has named Shreyas Iyer as his closest friend in the Indian cricket team.

13 Nov 2024

Ramandeep Singh

Ramandeep Singh makes T20I debut against South Africa

In the third T20I match between India and South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion, all-rounder Ramandeep Singh made his international debut.

13 Nov 2024

Rinku Singh

IPL 2025: Will Rinku Singh become KKR's captain?

In a surprising turn of events, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could be looking at Rinku Singh to replace Shreyas Iyer as their new captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

IPL: KKR could miss several home games at Eden Gardens 

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are eyeing a new venue for their home games in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

IPL 2025: Why was KKR's purse reduced by ₹69 crore?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have retained six players ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

IPL 2025: Full list of retained players by teams

The franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) submitted their final list of retained players ahead of the October 31 deadline.

IPL 2025: RR and KKR make most retentions (6 each)

The likes of Rajasthan Royals and reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders have made the most number of retentions ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction.

30 Oct 2024

Shreyas Iyer

IPL: KKR unlikely to retain Shreyas Iyer ahead of auction

Mumbai-born cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer is set to leave the franchise, according to a Cricbuzz report.

Ramandeep Singh aspires to emulate idol Andre Russell's heroics 

Ramandeep Singh, a rising star in Indian cricket, is making his mark as an all-rounder.

KKR, CSK in race to acquire The Hundred franchise: Report

Indian Premier League (IPL) sides Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are reportedly in the race to own The Hundred franchise, Manchester Originals.

27 Sep 2024

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo replaces Gautam Gambhir as KKR's mentor

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as their new mentor. He will be replacing Gautam Gambhir, who has transitioned to the Indian team.

17 Sep 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik endorses Harshit Rana for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik has expressed his admiration for young pacer Harshit Rana, highlighting his exceptional skills.

14 Sep 2024

Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel outlines his vision as India's new bowling coach

Morne Morkel, the newly appointed bowling coach for the Indian cricket team, has outlined his primary objective. He aims to safeguard and enhance an already efficient system.

Jonty Rhodes reacts to missing out on India's fielding-coach role

Jonty Rhodes, a cricket legend from South Africa, has expressed his surprise at not being selected as India's fielding coach.

13 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Harshit Rana shines with four-fer against India A

India's rising pace-bowling sensation Harshit Rana demonstrated his prowess by registering a four-wicket haul for India D in the Duleep Trophy match against India A in Anantapur.

09 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Are KKR targeting Jacques Kallis for mentorship after Gambhir's departure?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly considering former all-rounder, Jacques Kallis, to replace Gautam Gambhir as their team mentor.

06 Sep 2024

Duleep Trophy

Duleep Trophy: Harshit Rana shines with four-fer versus India C

Promising Indian pacer Harshit Rana shone for India D in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024 encounter against India C at Rural Development Trust Stadium, Anantapur.

06 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

IPL: KKR reportedly in talks with Sangakkara to replace Gambhir

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly in discussions with Kumar Sangakkara, to fill the mentor role left vacant by Gautam Gambhir.

02 Sep 2024

Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh smashes 39 off 12 in UP T20 League

Kolkata Knight Riders's (KKR) star, Rinku Singh, showcased his exceptional batting skills in the ongoing Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20 2024).

28 Aug 2024

Duleep Trophy

Shreyas Iyer showcases bowling skills in Buchi Babu tournament

Shreyas Iyer, a key player in Indian cricket, has showcased his all-round skills in the current Buchi Babu tournament.

25 Aug 2024

Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav to be traded to KKR?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are reportedly considering a significant move ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Phil Salt hails KKR's Chandrakant Pandit as a 'great man'

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have seen a significant rise in their performance over the past two seasons, under the guidance of coach Chandrakant Pandit.

22 Aug 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Loved working for 'competitor' Gautam Gambhir, says Phil Salt

Star England batter Phil Salt has publicly expressed his admiration for Gautam Gambhir, the incumbent Indian cricket team head coach.

Yash Dayal credits Virat Kohli for his IPL 2024 turnaround

Uttar Pradesh fast bowler, Yash Dayal, has experienced a roller-coaster journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) so far.

20 Aug 2024

Gautam Gambhir

IPL: Zaheer Khan in talks with LSG for mentor's role

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan is reportedly in discussions with the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a dual coaching role.

19 Aug 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli picks KKR as his favored IPL rivals

India's Run Machine Virat Kohli recently revealed his prefered Indian Premier League (IPL) rival.

IPL 2025: Rinku Singh reveals his preferred team after KKR 

Rinku Singh, a key figure in the Kolkata Knight Riders's (KKR) lineup, has expressed his interest in joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) if KKR doesn't retain him.

14 Aug 2024

Morne Morkel

BCCI appoints Morne Morkel as Team India bowling coach

Former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel has been appointed the bowling coach of the India men's cricket team.

01 Aug 2024

BCCI

Truth behind SRK-Ness Wadia's alleged clash over IPL mega auction

Cricbuzz recently reported that Shah Rukh Khan, owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), reportedly had a heated disagreement with Punjab Kings's co-owner Ness Wadia.

30 Jul 2024

Gauri Khan

Shah Rukh leaves for US to undergo urgent eye treatment 

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly preparing to travel to the United States for urgent eye treatment.

07 Jul 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir set to leave KKR? Mentor shoots 'farewell video'

Gautam Gambhir is reportedly set to become India's next coach, the position which was vacated by Rahul Dravid following India's victorious 2024 ICC T20 World Cup campaign.

29 May 2024

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli's low-key dinner date sparks fan curiosity

Actor Anushka Sharma and her cricketer husband, Virat Kohli, were recently spotted enjoying a dinner date in Mumbai.

27 May 2024

Sunil Narine

Stats and records of KKR's Sunil Narine in IPL 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad in the summit clash to clinch the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy.

A look at highest Powerplay totals in IPL finals

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad to claim their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title on May 26.

Key takeaways from Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign in IPL 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders lifted the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) title after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in a one-sided final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 26.

27 May 2024

Gauri Khan

Suhana's birthday message to AbRam after KKR's victory wins hearts

Shah Rukh Khan's youngest son, AbRam, marked his 11th birthday on Monday, marking a double delight.

KKR clinch IPL 2024: Decoding their season in stats

Kolkata Knight Riders have been crowned champions of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Indian Premier League: Teams with fewest defeats in a campaign

The Indian Premier League 2024 season came to an end on May 26, Sunday.