KKR IPL Win: Lots Of Kolaveri Di Over Gautam Gambhir, But This Man Might Have Played A Bigger Role
In an exhilarating IPL 2024 season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged victorious, clinching their third title with a commanding performance. While much of the spotlight was on mentor Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer, the unsung hero behind KKR's triumph was their batting coach, Abhishek Nayar. His behind-the-scenes efforts and transformative coaching were instrumental in shaping the team's success. In this listicle, we delve into ten key insights that highlight Nayar's crucial contributions to KKR's championship-winning campaign.
May 27, 2024, 08:42 AM IST
From MS Dhoni To Sam Curran: Most Expensive Buys In Every IPL Auction - In Pics
The IPL auction, a riveting theatre of cricketing fortunes, has witnessed a rollercoaster of bids, surprises, and records. From MS Dhoni's pioneering deal to Sam Curran's recent triumph, let's delve into the journey of the costliest players in each IPL season.
Dec 18, 2023, 19:51 PM IST
From MS Dhoni In 2008 To Sam Curran In 2023: Most Expensive Cricketer Bought In Every IPL Auction - In Pics
Welcome to the exhilarating world of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where cricket meets spectacle in a high-voltage fusion of talent, strategy, and adrenaline-pumping auctions. Since its inception in 2008, the IPL auctions have been the stage for jaw-dropping deals, where players transcend boundaries to become the most sought-after assets for franchise teams. Join us on a journey through the history of these auctions, where each year unveils a new chapter of record-breaking signings and captivating narratives, showcasing the evolution of cricket's commercial juggernaut – the IPL.
Dec 03, 2023, 16:30 PM IST
MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings Rue Losing Varun Chakravarthy At Auction, Coach Stephen Fleming Says THIS
Tamil Nadu off-spinner Varun Chakravarthy was picked up Punjab Kings (Kings XI Punjab) for Rs 8.4 crore at the 2019 auction before KKR bought him for Rs 4 crore in 2020 and have retained him since.
May 15, 2023, 13:00 PM IST
IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap And Purple Cap Leaders: Kolkata Knight Riders Zoom To 5th Spot, Varun Chakravarthy Rises Too
Kolkata Knight Riders are one of 5 teams on 10 points currently on the IPL 2023 Points Table after their five-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Monday night.
May 09, 2023, 06:52 AM IST
IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap And Purple Cap Leaders: Kolkata Knight Riders Remain 8th Despite Win, Rinku Singh Rises To 7th
Kolkata Knight Riders remained in hunt for a IPL 2023 Playoffs berth with their 4th win of the season against Sunrisers Hyderabad to move up to 8 points.
May 05, 2023, 07:12 AM IST
WATCH: Varun Chakravarthy Scripts Miracle Win For Kolkata Knight Riders, Becomes First Spinner To Achieve THIS Feat
Varun Chakravarthy became the first spinner in the history of the league to defend less than 10 runs in the final over against SRH in Hyderabad on Thursday.
May 05, 2023, 06:31 AM IST
Umran Malik to Varun Chakravarthy: Uncapped Indian bowlers to claim 5 wickets in IPL, in pics
Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik joined a rare list of uncapped Indian bowlers to claim five-wicket haul in the Indian Premier League. Umran became only the fifth uncapped Indian bowlers to achieve this feat. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at uncapped Indian bowlers with five-wicket haul in IPL.
Apr 28, 2022, 09:22 AM IST
CSK vs KKR IPL 2022: Strongest predicted XI for Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders in opening game vs CSK
Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be aiming for their third title in the 15th edition of the tournament.
Mar 24, 2022, 18:48 PM IST
Varun Chakravarthy sweats it out in the nets ahead of must-win game against Scotland
Spinner Varun Chakravarthy hit the ICC Academy in Dubai on November 4 ahead of the game against Scotland in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021.
Nov 05, 2021, 13:14 PM IST
India vs Scotland T20 World Cup 2021: Varun Chakravarthy sweats it out on Diwali, undergoes fitness drills
A left calf issue had seen Varun Chakravarthy miss Wednesday’s game against Afghanistan and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was drafted into the XI.
Nov 05, 2021, 10:28 AM IST
India vs Afghanistan Predicted XI: Will R Ashwin replace Varun Chakravarthy in all-important match?
India will hope to turn things around as far as their T20 World Cup 2021 campaign is concerned when they take on Afghanistan in their third clash of the tournament which will take place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 03, 2021, 15:23 PM IST
India vs New Zealand: R Ashwin should replace mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, says Sanjay Bangar
Sanjay Bangar said that Ashwin should come into the playing XI in place of Varun Chakravarthy as he brings more experience and calmness into the bowling attack.
Oct 31, 2021, 13:45 PM IST
Rohit Sharma to Jasprit Bumrah: India's BIGGEST match-winners against Pakistan, in pics
Virat Kohli's Team India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2021 match in Dubai on Sunday (October 24). Apart from skipper Kohli, India will rely on the likes of KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah to maintain their winning record against Pakistan in World Cup matches. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at five Indian match-winners against Pakistan.
Oct 22, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021: Is Varun Chakravarthy the trump card for Virat Kohli in crunch games
India will open its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on Sunday (October 24) in Dubai. Virat Kohli's side won both their warm-up games – the Men-in-Blue defeated England by seven wickets while the side registered an eight-wicket triumph over Australia.
Oct 22, 2021, 08:50 AM IST
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021: Suresh Raina terms THIS bowler ‘main guy in the attack’
Raina also said that the Indian pace attack has plenty of experience and the inclusion of Shardul Thakur will give extra strength to the pacers that skipper Virat Kohli has at his disposal.
Oct 17, 2021, 17:27 PM IST
IPL 2021 Final: MS Dhoni ‘magic’ key for CSK as KKR spinners hold all aces, check SWOT analysis HERE
CSK have three titles with five final defeats while KKR have won both their finals under the mercurial Gautam Gambhir. No team has mastered the art of reaching finals like MS Dhoni’s CSK.
Oct 15, 2021, 09:06 AM IST
IPL 2021: Varun Chakravarthy shines as KKR restrict DC to 135/5 in Qualifier 2
KKR managed to maintain a stranglehold over DC batters throughout the match and restricted the Rishabh Pant-led side for a below-par total.
Oct 13, 2021, 21:43 PM IST
IPL 2021: KKR have one foot in Playoff after big win over RR, all top stats from game
Kolkata Knight Riders already have one foot in the IPL 2021 Playoff after a massive 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals in Sharjah on Thursday (October 7) night. Only a miracle will help Mumbai Indians pip Eoin Morgan's side for a berth in the Playoff this season. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at all the top stats from the KKR vs RR clash.
Oct 08, 2021, 14:33 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2021: Yuzvendra Chahal can replace Varun Chakravarthy in India squad due to THIS reason
The 30-year-old Varun, a qualified architect, is not a product of the BCCI's systematic coaching programme and he is also not someone who has come up the age-group ranks in state cricket. Also, the spinner's dodgy knees are BCCI medical team's biggest headache ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.
Oct 05, 2021, 21:10 PM IST
