Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has criticised the IPL Governing Council’s decision to allow 120 minutes of extra time for the remaining league matches, calling it “ad hoc” and “inconsistent.” The rule change — approved with just nine league matches left — was aimed at ensuring full games despite rain. But Mysore questioned its … Read more
Playoffs qualification beckons Royal Challengers Bengaluru while elimination stares Kolkata Knight Riders in the face as the two sides meet in an Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. A win for RCB over the defending champion will guarantee a top-four berth and clear the course for it to … Read more
Varun Chakaravarthy may appear calm on the field, but his mind rarely rests. “I think about how to improve 24×7,” he says, admitting it can be “irritating” for those close to him. But that’s just how he’s wired — constantly consumed by the game. Over the last few months, the leg-spinner has been on a … Read more
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore looks back at the three-time champion’s journey to seek inspiration for the team which has been going through a lean patch in the ongoing Indian Premier League. At the launch of the ‘Shahoshi Rani’ initiative during the Knight Golf event at the Royal Calcutta Golf Course on Tuesday, Mysore … Read more
In 18 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), we have seen plenty of thrilling encounters that have gone right down to the wire. Here are the contests which ended in Super Overs: 1. Rajasthan Royals bt Kolkata Knight Riders – April 23, 2009, Cape Town 2. Kings XI Punjab bt Chennai Super Kings – … Read more
In a surprising turn during the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings on Tuesday, three KKR batsmen had their bats fail the on-field gauge test, forcing them to replace their gear. Here’s all you need to know about it: 1. What happened during the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) game against Punjab … Read more
Chandrakant Pandit, the Kolkata Knight Riders head coach, has stated that Indian Premier League (IPL) franchisees will enjoy home advantage if they are provided. “Who will not be happy about that? I mean, this is a simple answer,” Pandit said on Sunday, when asked if it’s time for all the teams to be given the … Read more
An unwell Sunil Narine will not feature in the Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 match in Guwahati on Wednesday. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane revealed during the toss that the West Indian all-rounder won’t be playing the game. Instead, Moeen Ali will be making his debut for the Kolkata-based franchise, the only change … Read more
Kolkata Knight Riders retro kit. | Photo Credit: Knight Club Kolkata Knight Riders retro kit. | Photo Credit: Knight Club
The 2025 IPL marks the 18th edition of the tournament, featuring 74 matches over eight weeks. Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders, which defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 final, will begin its title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22. Check out the full squads here CSK IPL 2025 squad: … Read more