KKR Releases Mustafizur Rahman Following BCCI Directive

[ad_1] New Delhi, 3 January. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). KKR stated, “The franchise clarifies that the BCCI, as the regulator of IPL, has directed them to release Mustafizur Rahman from the […]

BCCI Drops Mustafizur Rahman from KKR Squad Amid Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

[ad_1] In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, the BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the directive, citing ‘recent developments’ and the ongoing anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. The decision follows a political storm where BJP leader Sangeet Som […]

Mumbai batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi rushed to hospital after injury during Vijay Hazare Trophy in Jaipur; videos go viral

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma’s Mumbai teammate and batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was taken to the hospital after injuring his shoulder and neck and suffering a concussion while trying a difficult catch during Friday’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Uttarakhand in Jaipur. The incident took place in the 30th over, bowled by off-spinner Tanush Kotian. Right-handed batter Saurabh […]

2026 beckons: Can Rinku Singh finally boss India’s T20I middle order?

[ad_1] For Rinku Singh, the T20 format has resembled a relationship forever stuck between break-ups and make-ups – full of promise, frustration and unfinished business. Just when things seem to fall into place, circumstances intervene, forcing both sides to step back and reassess. Over the last three years, Rinku and T20 cricket have shared a […]

IPL Auction Preview: KKR eye a big rebuild with the largest purse | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time IPL champions who tasted success as recently as 2024 under captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, found themselves slipping into an underwhelming campaign in 2025. The defending champions finished eighth, a fall few saw coming.KKR have not tip-toed into the […]

Who is Kartik Sharma? 20-year-old from Rajasthan tipped to be most expensive uncapped player during IPL 2026 auction

[ad_1] Uncapped Indian talents are always highly sought after during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auctions. With less than two weeks to go, Rajasthan’s Kartik Sharma has been making the headlines with predictions suggesting that the 19-year-old could become the highest-paid uncapped player at the IPL 2026 auction, set to take place in Abu Dhabi […]

Former RCB & CSK cricketer Shane Watson joins Kolkata Knight Riders coaching staff ahead of IPL 2026

[ad_1] Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Thursday as an assistant coach for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league. A winner of two ODI World Cups with Australia, Watson brings in with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a […]

When Shah Rukh Khan went the extra mile for Cheteshwar Pujara during his IPL days

[ad_1] Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), once played an unexpected but pivotal role in helping Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara recover from a career-threatening injury. In The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife, Pujara’s wife Puja Pujara revealed that the actor went out of his way to ensure the batter […]

Big revelation! When Shah Rukh Khan stepped in to save Cheteshwar Pujara’s career | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan extended remarkable support to cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara during his serious knee injury in 2010 (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan extended remarkable support to cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara during his serious knee injury in 2010, arranging for his surgery in Cape Town […]

Abhishek Nayar to manage two franchises? Former India support staff named KKR head coach ahead of IPL 2026 – Report

[ad_1] Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders are set to hand over the overall reins of the franchise to Abhishek Nayar ahead of the upcoming season. The former Mumbai all-rounder will thus replace Chandrakant Pandit, who was released from his role of head coach, earlier this year following a an underwhelming show […]