Kolkata Knight Riders
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Kolkata Knight Riders set to replace Akash Deep with Saurabh Dubey ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTKolkata Knight Riders have come forward to announce the signing of Akash Deep as the replacement signing of Saurabh Dubey for the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The tournament is slated to kick off on March 28.
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3 players who can replace Akash Deep in KKR squad for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTKKR suffer another setback as Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a lower back stress reaction, sidelining him for up to 12 weeks. With Harshit Rana out and Pathirana delayed, the franchise is assessing domestic pacers as replacement options. Here are three possible candidates:
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Another KKR pacer after Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026, franchise seeking replacement
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 03:58 PM ISTKKR’s fast-bowling troubles deepen as Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2026, joining injured Harshit Rana, while Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join mid-April. The franchise now faces mounting pressure to find suitable replacements before their opening match against Mumbai.
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Matheesha Pathirana likely to play KKR's first IPL 2026 opener vs SRH; NOC to be given next week
Cricket | Mar 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTMatheesha Pathirana is likely to be available for KKR’s IPL 2026 opener after recovering from a hamstring injury. While awaiting SLC clearance, he has resumed bowling, with the franchise confident of his return to strengthen their pace attack.
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Harshit Rana set to miss majority of IPL 2026 after knee surgery
Cricket | Mar 17, 2026, 08:25 AM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season all set to kick off on March 28, the side's star bowler Harshit Rana is set to miss the majority of the IPL season after undergoing knee surgery in February.
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Suresh Raina reflects on KKR's batting order ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 16, 2026, 09:32 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Suresh Raina came forward and talked about the batting attack of three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders as they gear up for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League).
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Former India cricketer questions Kolkata Knight Riders' retention policy ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 15, 2026, 09:29 AM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season all set to kick off on March 28, former India cricketer Anil Kumble came forward to question the retention policy of three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
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'No consistency from them': Anil Kumble highlights wrong decisions taken by KKR ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 14, 2026, 07:48 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders won the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but struggled a lot last year, failing to make it to the playoffs. Ahead of IPL 2026, former India cricketer Anil Kumble has highlighted the wrong decisions that the franchise that hurt the team eventually.
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KKR sign Blessing Muzarabani for IPL 2026, Zimbabwe pacer leaves PSL contract
Cricket | Mar 13, 2026, 07:38 PM ISTThree-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have signed pacer Blessing Muzarabani for the IPL 2026. He replaced Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman in the squad, who was released soon after the auction, as per BCCI's guidelines.
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Kolkata Knight Riders issue statement after releasing Mustafizur Rahman from their squad
Cricket | Jan 03, 2026, 05:34 PM ISTIPL (Indian Premier League) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders took centre stage and released a statement where they confirmed the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad after the BCCI's directive.
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3 players who can replace Mustafizur Rahman in KKR squad for IPL 2026
Cricket | Jan 03, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTAfter massive outrage over the selection of Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rahman, BCCI has instructed the KKR to release the cricketer from the squad for IPL 2026. Here are three players who can replace Mustafizur Rahman in the KKR squad for the next IPL season.
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BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 squad over Bangladesh row
Cricket | Jan 03, 2026, 11:57 AM ISTBCCI has asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed the development and also confirmed that the franchise will be allowed to sign a replacement as well.
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Abhishek Nayar reveals Cameron Green's batting position in IPL 2026, after KKR's INR 25.2 crore buy
Cricket | Dec 21, 2025, 08:24 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders signed Cameron Green for INR 25.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar revealed the reason behind buying him at such a high cost, revealing that the franchise could have gone even higher to sign him. He also revealed Green's batting number.
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Hours after becoming most expensive overseas player in IPL history, Cameron Green bags a duck
Cricket | Dec 17, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTAustralia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history as KKR splurged Rs 25.2 crore in IPL 2026 auction on Wednesday. However, a few hours later, he bagged a two-ball duck in the Ashes, getting out to Jofra Archer.
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KKR full squad after IPL 2026 auction: Green, Pathirana top picks, Allen and Seifert steal deals
Cricket | Dec 16, 2025, 08:36 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders were the most active team among all 10 franchises at the IPL 2026 auction. They also made the top two most expensive picks at the event, securing Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana. Here's how their final squad looks for IPL 2026:
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IPL 2026 auction: KKR secure Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore after fierce bidding war with LSG
Cricket | Dec 16, 2025, 07:51 PM ISTMatheesha Pathirana was touted to be one of the biggest picks of the IPL 2026 auction and Kolkata Knight Riders ended up splurging INR 18 crore for the Sri Lankan pacer. Pathirana may not be in the best of form, but he has been a proven player in the IPL, and KKR will hope that he brings his best.
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Why did KKR shell massive amount of Rs 18 crore for Matheesh Pathirana at IPL auction 2026?
Cricket | Dec 16, 2025, 05:05 PM ISTIPL auction 2026: Matheesha Pathirana will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). KKR shelled out Rs 18 crore for the Sri Lankan fast bowler. But why did KKR shell such a massive amount for Pathirana? Here's the reason:
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Why will Cameron Green get Rs 18 crore despite being sold for Rs 25.2 crore to KKR in IPL auction?
Cricket | Dec 16, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTCameron Green turned heads at the IPL 2026 auction today as Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings bid fiercely for the Australia all-rounder. However, despite being sold for the massive amount of Rs 25.2 crore, Green will only get Rs 18 crore as his IPL salary. Here's why
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Andre Russell's illustrious IPL career in a nutshell
Sports | Dec 01, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTFormer West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL after being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 player auction. While he will continue to be part of KKR, he won't play in the IPL. Here's a look at his record in the cash-rich league-
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Russell announces IPL retirement before 2026 auction, set to stay loyal to KKR in a coaching role
Cricket | Nov 30, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTOne of the greats of the IPL and a bona fide T20 superstar, Andre Russell, has hung up his boots from the IPL. Russell, who represented the Kolkata Knight Riders for the last 12 years of the IPL, decided to call it a day after being released ahead of the 2026 edition to stay loyal to the franchise.