Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar stressed the importance of maintaining belief and a positive dressing-room environment as the side continues to navigate a challenging phase in IPL 2026.Speaking on the sidelines during KKR’s clash against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens on Sunday, Nayar reflected on how the team management is helping players cope with setbacks, including injuries and inconsistent results.“When you get hit early with a couple of injuri…
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New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, with a new head coach in Abhishek Nayar, along with Shane Watson and Tim Southee joining in, are building up to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a curious look – the batting riches look formidable on paper, yet their fast-bowling department looks a touch weak.The retirement of Andre Russell – the heartbeat of their middle-order and death-bowling plans – has created a void that the management has attempted to fill with …
Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane struck a confident yet measured tone, emphasising positivity, adaptability, and belief in a well-rounded squad as the franchise eyes another strong campaign in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.Addressing the media alongside head coach Abhishek Nayar, assistant coach Shane Watson, and mentor Dwayne Bravo, Rahane highlighted the depth in KKR’s batting unit. “The batting group that we have this year is amaz…
Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) Ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Vaibhav Arora is focused on evolving his game and sharpening his skillset as he prepares for the challenges ahead in the season.The 28-year-old pacer from Ambala, who made his debut for the franchise in 2023, has taken 36 wickets in 32 matches in his IPL career so far with an impressive strike rate of 17.72. He also played a key role in KKR’s title-wi…
Colombo, Feb 26 (IANS) England may have sealed a semifinal spot in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a Super 8s game to spare, but bowling coach Tim Southee believes the team is yet to produce a perfect game in the multi-national tournament.Despite a strong run in the subcontinent, including a T20 series win over Sri Lanka followed by a dominant group-stage and Super 8s campaign, Southee said England still have room for improvement.”I think everyone wants to go out and do well. I thi…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has become the first player to claim 700 wickets in T20 cricket. The leg-spinner reached the landmark during his side’s Men’s T20 World Cup Group D match against the United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley in New Delhi on Monday. Rashid began the game on 699 wickets and achieved the milestone when he dismissed Muhammad Arfan in the 16th over of the UAE innings. Arfan attempted a reverse sweep but missed and disturbed on his stumps to …
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) New Zealand and UAE are set to lock horns when they face each other on Tuesday here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the 11th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The two teams are placed in Group D alongside Afghanistan, South Africa, and Canada, and while this will be the Black Caps’ second match of the tournament, it’ll be the UAE’s campaign opener.Head-to-head record in T20IsMatches Played – 3New Zealand Won – 2UAE Won – 1The two sides faced off in a thre…
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed former Rajasthan wicketkeeper-batter Dishant Yagnik as their fielding coach ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. “Yagnik is set to bring a wealth of experience and a sharp eye for fielding excellence to KKR, with the franchise set to enter the IPL with a fresh, new-look support staff unit led by Abhishek Nayar (Head Coach), DJ Bravo (Mentor) Shane Watson (Assistant Coach), Tim Southee (Bow…