The BCCI has informed the ICC that the Indian team will not be participating in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan, allegedly due to political directives. This decision has sparked outrage on social media, with memes poking fun at the Jay Shah-led ICC and criticism for being selective in patriotic stances. While the PCB chairman has ruled out a hybrid model for the series, fans have suggested expanding the Wagah border or creating a replica stadium for an India vs Pakistan match.
According to reports, former Sri Lankan captain and current Rajasthan Royals director of cricket, Kumar Sangakkara, may part ways with the franchise and join Kolkata Knight Riders as their mentor. This comes after the departure of Gautam Gambhir, Ryan ten Doeschate, and Abhishek Nayar from the KKR coaching staff. RR have seen good results under Sangakkara's guidance and KKR may be looking to bring in his expertise for their upcoming season. Stay tuned for updates on this potential move.
Indian all-rounder Axar Patel reveals that the new head coach Gautam Gambhir and his support staff have assured the team that there won't be major changes in the team's operations despite significant changes in the coaching setup. Gambhir, along with his assistant coaches Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate, are expected to have their appointments finalized after India's ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. With a new T20I captain in Suryakumar Yadav, Patel believes that the core group of players remains consistent and must continue to perform despite leadership changes.
According to a report, Gautam Gambhir, who is expected to become the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, wants Abhishek Nayar to join him as part of the support staff. Nayar and Gambhir had previously worked together at Kolkata Knight Riders during IPL 2024 and it is reported that Gambhir had a verbal agreement with Nayar for this role. The BCCI secretary Jay Shah has also announced that the new coach and selector will be appointed soon, with Gambhir and former India women's coach W V Raman being shortlisted for the position.
Kolkata Knight Riders outplayed Sunrisers Hyderabad in a dominant eight-wicket win in the final of the 2024 Indian Premier League season. Led by captain Shreyas Iyer, KKR's flawless performance throughout the season finally ended their decade-long trophy drought. Star players such as Mitchell Starc, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz revealed their thoughts on the victory, while assistant coach Abhishek Nayar celebrated his first IPL championship.
A viral video showing Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma in conversation with KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has raised eyebrows before their match at Eden Gardens. In the video, Sharma can be heard talking about "things changing" and "being last," leading to speculations that he may leave the team at the end of the season. The video, which has the KKR logo, has been deleted from several platforms after news reports started decoding its contents.
With Kolkata Knight Riders up against Punjab Kings, all eyes will be on their star bowler Mitchell Starc, who has yet to live up to his massive price tag after being bought for a record-breaking bid. Despite struggling with a finger injury and underperforming on flat pitches, Starc must find a way to make an impact and justify his Rs 24.75 crore price tag. Meanwhile, young bowler Angkrish Raghuvanshi, trained by KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, has been making waves with his impressive performances and a supportive family. Keep up with the latest updates and live score as these two teams face off.
Delhi-born Angkrish Raghuvanshi, known for his explosive batting style, stole the show during his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Delhi Capitals. Despite being dismissed for 54, the 18-year-old's quickfire innings of 50 off 25 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes, helped KKR secure a victory with a 104-run partnership with Sunil Narine. Raghuvanshi, who hails from Gurgaon and was discovered by his childhood coach Abhishek Nayar, has already made waves in the domestic cricket scene and is now making a name for himself in the IPL.