Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions of Indian Premier League, have announced their retention for the upcoming season, leaving fans surprised. Despite winning their third title in 2024 under the leadership of Shreya Iyer, the franchise has decided to release their title-winning captain. Instead, they have retained just four players and released the rest of the squad, including big names like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.
The Kolkata Knight Riders have announced their retention list for the upcoming IPL season and it does not include Shreyas Iyer, their previous captain. Despite leading the team to an IPL title last year, Iyer has not been retained, with the team opting for other players such as Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. This decision has left fans and experts surprised and raises questions about the management's strategy for the upcoming season. Keep an eye out for more updates on this developing story.
After Ab de Villiers' induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, close friend and former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Virat Kohli writes a heartfelt letter praising his "freakish" talent. Kohli recalls a match in 2016 when de Villiers' unconventional slogging against Sunil Narine left him in awe and speaks of his ability to perform under pressure in red ball cricket. Despite being known for his exploits in limited overs cricket, de Villiers has also shown his grit and determination in saving Test matches for South Africa.
Sports - Sunrisers Hyderabad register all-time unwanted record in history of IPL finals In what can be termed as one of the most lopsided IPL finals in history, the Kolkata Knight Riders have defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 105 runs, to lift the trophy for the third time. In what was an all-round performance from KKR, it was no surprise to see their star all-rounder Sunil Narine being awarded the Player of the Tournament for his incredible performance throughout the season. Meanwhile, RCB's Virat Kohli bagged the Orange Cap for being the top-scorer, while Harshal Patel and Nitish Reddy were awarded the Purple Cap and Emerging Player of the Season awards, respectively.
The 2024 Indian Premier League season ended with a bang as Kolkata Knight Riders clinched their third title in a thrilling final match at Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Overseas players like Sunil Narine, Heinrich Klaasen, and Travis Head played key roles in the team's success, with Narine even bagging the MVP award. Fans across the country were on the edge of their seats as the tournament came to a nail-biting conclusion.
After a dominating eight-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad, the Kolkata Knight Riders celebrated their third IPL title, with stars Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine showing rare moments of joy together. Gambhir, who is now a mentor for KKR, played a key role in their previous two IPL wins. His impact as a mentor was evident as KKR's bowlers, led by record signing Mitchell Starc, bundled out SRH for a mere 113 runs in the final. Starc's opening spell of 2 for 14 played a crucial role in KKR's emphatic victory and their decade-long wait for another title finally came to an end. Gambhir's success as a mentor has also put him in the running for the role of India's head coach.
After a nail-biting final match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sunil Narine emerged as the Most Valuable Player of the season. The dynamic West Indies player not only excelled in his role as a spinner but also stunned fans with his powerful batting at the top of Kolkata's lineup. As the KKR lift the IPL trophy once again, Narine's contributions will be remembered as a key factor in their success.
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.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has warned Sunrisers Hyderabad's young opener Abhishek Sharma to be ready for the challenge presented by Kolkata Knight Riders' formidable spinners in the IPL Qualifier 1. With 41 maximums and 467 runs in this season, the 23-year-old is the leading six-hitter of the season. Chopra believes that Sharma will need to bring his best against Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, who have a combined 33 wickets, particularly since spin might be introduced early due to Travis Head's presence. Chopra also praised Sharma's opening partner Travis Head and highlighted his success at the same venue in the ODI World Cup 2023 final.
In the first qualifier match of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders showcased a promising performance, with contributions from Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine, and Mitchell Starc, to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by bundling them out for 159 runs. KKR's impressive bowling lineup, including Andre Russell and Varun Chakravarthy, played a major role in restricting SRH's formidable batting lineup. The top-scorer for SRH was Rahul Tripathi with 55 runs.