Nitish Rana: News
Nitish Rana is an Indian professional cricket player and a part-time spinner who plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for Delhi in domestic cricket. The left-handed batsman was born on December 27, 1993, in Delhi. He is well known for his aggressive batting. In 2016, he made his first-class debut in Ranji Trophy and was declared the leading run-scorer for the Delhi team. In the 2016 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he was the team’s second-highest run-scorer. In 2015, Rana started his career in IPL with the Mumbai Indians team. Later, Kolkata Knight Riders bought him before IPL 2018. Rana was named among 22 cricket players who were banned by BCCI for their involvement in age-fudging in 2015. He was named in India’s ODI and T20I squads in 2021 for their series against Sri Lanka. His ODI debut came on July 23, 2021, against Sri Lanka. His T20I debut came on July 28, 2021, against Sri Lanka.
12 Jan 2025
Gautam GambhirManoj Tiwary defends his 'hypocrite' remark on Gautam Gambhir
Ex-Indian cricketer, Manoj Tiwary, has defended his recent criticism of India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir.
10 Jan 2025
Gautam GambhirHarshit Rana defends Gautam Gambhir amid criticism over BGT upset
Indian cricket team's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has been receiving intense backlash after India's 1-3 defeat to Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
25 Nov 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)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.
12 May 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)KKR complete the double over MI, book playoffs berth: Stats
Kolkata Knight Riders overcame Mumbai Indians in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season.
11 May 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Nitish Rana completes 4,500 runs in T20 cricket: Key stats
Nitish Rana returned to the scheme of things for Kolkata Knight Riders against Mumbai Indians in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2024 season at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
05 May 2024
Yuzvendra ChahalThese batters have been Yuzvendra Chahal's bunny in IPL
Rajasthan Royals star Yuzvendra Chahal recently became the first bowler to complete 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
01 May 2024
Yuzvendra ChahalIPL: Yuzvendra Chahal has dismissed these batters most times
Yuzvendra Chahal returned to India's T20I squad as the selectors recalled him for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, starting June 1.
22 Mar 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2024, KKR and SRH meet in their opener: Preview
Match 3 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) will see Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad kick-start their campaigns against each other.
19 Mar 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2024: What can be KKR's Playing XI in opener?
All eyes are on Kolkata Knight Riders as the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is around the corner.
17 Mar 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023 recap: Rana-led KKR struggled for consistency last season
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will aim to end their trophy drought in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on March 22.
14 Mar 2024
Shreyas IyerKKR's Shreyas Iyer could miss initial IPL 2024 matches: Report
In what can be called a major blow for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), their skipper Shreyas Iyer could miss the first few matches of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on March 22.
27 Jan 2024
Ranji TrophyRanji Trophy 2024: Nitish Rana smashes his seventh FC hundred
Uttar Pradesh captain Nitish Rana hammered a brilliant century against Mumbai in the 2024 Ranji Trophy.
27 Nov 2023
Vijay Hazare TrophyVHT 2023: Rajasthan's Rahul Chahar scalps 5/41 against Uttar Pradesh
Rahul Chahar was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan in Round 3 of the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Uttar Pradesh.
30 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy: Shivam Dube slams his second List A fifty
West Zone dasher Shivam Dube was at his aggressive best against North Zone in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy.
30 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023, West Zone outwit North Zone: Key stats
West Zone clinched consecutive wins in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy in Puducherry. This time they defeated North Zone by six wickets to stay in contention for reaching the final.
30 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy: Nitish Rana hammers his 14th List A fifty
North Zone skipper Nitish Rana played a fine hand against West Zone in the 2023 Deodhar Trophy.
26 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023: Wins for SZone, EZone, and NZone
The Deodhar Trophy 2023 Day 2 saw wins for South Zone, East Zone, and North Zone respectively.
26 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023, NZone skipper Nitish Rana hits 51: Stats
North Zone captain Nitish Rana scored a superb 50-ball 51 versus Central Zone in his side's second Deodhar Trophy 2023 match on Wednesday in Puducherry.
26 Jul 2023
Deodhar TrophyDeodhar Trophy 2023, Prabhsimran Singh hammers 121: Key stats
North Zone's Prabhsimran Singh hammered a terrific 121-run knock versus Central Zone in his side's second Deodhar Trophy 2023 match on Wednesday.
21 Jul 2023
BCCIDeodhar Trophy 2023: All you need to know
The 2023 edition of the Deodhar Trophy will get underway on July 24 with six teams fighting for the glory.
20 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs LSG: Nitish Rana elects to field
Kolkata Knight Riders will welcome the Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial clash in match number 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
20 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs LSG: Pitch report (Eden Gardens)
Kolkata Knight Riders will host the Lucknow Super Giants in match number 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
19 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: LSG lock horns against KKR in must-win clash
Kolkata Knight Riders will welcome the Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial clash in match number 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
14 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: Rinku, Rana script KKR's win against CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings in match number 61 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
11 May 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023, KKR vs RR: Sanju Samson elects to bowl
Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will square up in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
10 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs RR: Here is the statistical preview
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals will lock horns in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the match on May 11.
10 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: KKR to host RR as playoff race tightens
Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will square up in the 56th match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the match on May 11.
08 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR beat PBKS after chasing 180: Key stats
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Punjab Kings in match number 53 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
08 May 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)KKR's Nitish Rana completes 2,500 runs in IPL: Key stats
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana has raced past 2,500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
08 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan elects to bat
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will lock horns in the 53rd match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
07 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs PBKS: Decoding the key player battles
Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will see the tussle between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.
07 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Nitish Rana vs Rahul Chahar in IPL: Decoding the stats
Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Punjab Kings in Match 53 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
06 May 2023
DelhiDelhi: KKR captain Nitish Rana's wife stalked, harassed; 2 arrested
Indian cricketer Nitish Rana's wife, Saachi Marwah, was allegedly stalked and harassed by two men in Delhi's Kirti Nagar, reported Deccan Herald.
04 May 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023: KKR beat SRH in final-over thriller
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 47 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
04 May 2023
Rinku SinghNitish Rana becomes fourth KKR player with 2,000-plus runs: Stats
Nitish Rana has become just the fourth player for Kolkata Knight Riders to surpass 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League.
04 May 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023, Sunrisers vs Knight Riders: Rana opts to bat
Match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season sees Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders.
03 May 2023
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)IPL 2023, SRH vs KKR: Decoding the key player battles
Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season.
03 May 2023
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)IPL 2023, SRH vs KKR: Here is the statistical preview
Match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season sees Sunrisers Hyderabad face Kolkata Knight Riders.
29 Apr 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2023, KKR vs GT: Hardik Pandya elects to bowl
Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Gujarat Titans in the 39th Match of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL).
29 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2023, KKR vs GT: Pitch report (Eden Gardens)
Kolkata Knight Riders will meet the high-flying Gujarat Titans in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
29 Apr 2023
Indian Premier League (IPL)Nitish Rana vs Rashid Khan in IPL: Decoding the stats
Kolkata Knight Riders have just returned to winning ways and they will look to continue the winning momentum when they host the Gujarat Titans in match number 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
