Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): News

17 Feb 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik supports BCCI's stance on overseas T20 leagues

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to not allow active cricketers to play in foreign T20 leagues.

16 Feb 2025

Ajinkya Rahane

Should Ajinkya Rahane lead KKR in IPL 2025? Decoding stats

Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to announce their skipper for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season.

IPL 2025: Eden Gardens to host final on May 25

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 25.

16 Feb 2025

Andre Russell

IPL 2025: Here are KKR's potential captaincy candidates 

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are staring at a leadership challenge ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

IPL 2025: Season to launch with KKR vs RCB face-off

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick off on March 22, Saturday.

31 Jan 2025

Liam Livingstone

4th T20I: Harshit Rana shines as concussion substitute versus England

Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana made his T20I debut in the ongoing series against England.

24 Jan 2025

Varun Chakravarthy

2nd T20I: Varun Chakravarthy expresses excitement to play in Chennai

Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy shared his excitement about playing his first home game for India in Chennai.

24 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Manoj Tiwary accuses Gautam Gambhir of 'abuse and threat'

Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary has once again leveled serious allegations against current Gautam Gambhir, the current Team India head coach.

23 Jan 2025

Ranji Trophy

Venkatesh Iyer suffers ankle injury, raises concerns for KKR

Madhya Pradesh all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Venkatesh Iyer sustained an ankle injury during the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Kerala.

23 Jan 2025

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik questions Varun Chakravarthy's omission from Champions Trophy squad

Former Indian wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has expressed concern over spinner Varun Chakravarthy's exclusion from India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.

22 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Umesh Yadav refutes Tiwary's allegations against Gambhir over IPL credit

Veteran Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has dismissed the allegations leveled by his former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate Manoj Tiwary.

CSK, KKR not keen on acquiring teams in The Hundred

According to a Cricbuzz report, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have lost interest in acquiring teams in The Hundred.

21 Jan 2025

Gautam Gambhir

Suryakumar Yadav revisits KKR memories ahead of T20I series opener

India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has reminisced his fond memories of donning the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) jersey at Eden Gardens.

21 Jan 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer reveals reasons behind his surprising KKR exit

Shreyas Iyer, the celebrated Indian cricketer and former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, has revealed why he left the team unexpectedly.

14 Jan 2025

ICC Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Shreyas Iyer expresses readiness for any batting position 

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has said that he is ready to bat at any position in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which starts on February 19.

12 Jan 2025

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain: Decoding his stats

Popular Indian and Mumbai cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2025 to begin on March 21 at Eden Gardens

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start from March 21, with the opening and final matches to be held at Eden Gardens.

03 Jan 2025

Sheldon Jackson

Sheldon Jackson retires from white-ball cricket: Decoding his stats

Saurashtra's seasoned wicketkeeper-batter Sheldon Jackson has announced his retirement from white-ball cricket.

26 Dec 2024

Big Bash League

KKR's ₹2.8 crore recruit Spencer Johnson claims 4-fer in BBL

Australian pacer Spencer Johnson claimed four wickets for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League on Thursday.

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).