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'Shreyas Iyer was the first name in our retention list': KKR CEO explains why they didn't keep IPL-winning captain

In a surprising development, Shreyas Iyer, the IPL-winning captain, was not on Kolkata Knight Riders' retention list for IPL 2025.

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Agartala may become KKR's second home ground next year

AGARTALA: The under-construction international cricket stadium at Narsingarh in Tripura could become Kolkata Knight Riders' second home ground for the 2025 IPL season since the iconic Eden Garden in Kolkata is set for a massive makeover next year, a Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) official said on Friday.

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IPL 2025 mega auction: Remaining purse and Right to Match of all 10 teams

The IPL 2025 auction landscape became more defined after all ten franchises disclosed their retained players on Thursday. Among the total 46 players retained across teams, only two franchises - Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals - utilised their maximum limit of six retentions.

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KKR Retentions IPL 2025: Full list of Kolkata Knight Riders retentions before mega auction

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have used all six available retention spots as the three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, who will enter the 2025 edition as the title-holders, announced their list of retained players on Thursday.

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IPL 2025: KL Rahul back in auction pool, suspense around Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer

Teams set to announce retentions today in lead-up to IPL mega auction; Dhoni to be CSK's 'uncapped' player

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Dialogue underway between Shreyas Iyer and KKR as IPL retention deadline nears

NEW DELHI: After weeks of suspense, there was some dialogue between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and captain Shreyas Iyer. The deadline for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to submit their list of retained players is just days away (October 31) and KKR have finally reached out to Iyer.

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What Harshit Rana's non-inclusion in final India vs Bangladesh T20I means for KKR ahead of IPL mega auction

NEW DELHI: With no international debut yet for Harshit Rana, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) got a major boost ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction as they can retain him at a relatively low cost of just Rs 4 crore for the next year's Indian Premier League season.

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IPL Retention: Kolkata Knight Riders advised by Mohammad Kaif to first retain... - Watch

The next most-awaited news ahead of Indian Premier League's (IPL) 'Big Auction' later this year is the list of players that the 10 franchises decide to retain, which is expected to be known soon.

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EXPLAINED: How Shah Rukh Khan and Kavya Maran got the chance to retain Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ahead of IPL 2025 auction?

NEW DELHI: Retaining top international players like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins ahead of the IPL 2025 auction will be a strategic move for both Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), given their immense value as world-class pacers.

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New KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo recalls Shah Rukh Khan's 'enjoy, party and win' message. Watch

NEW DELHI: West Indies' World Cup-winning all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket and also joined Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor.

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'He's always looking for...': Philip Salt credits Gautam Gambhir's advice for IPL success with Kolkata Knight Riders

NEW DELHI: England opener Philip Salt has credited India's head coach Gautam Gambhir with providing pivotal advice that contributed to his success with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). Salt, who played a crucial role in KKR's title-winning campaign, praised Gambhir's mentorship for helping him…

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Rinku Singh wants to play for this IPL team next season if KKR don't retain him

NEW DELHI: India's rising cricket sensation, Rinku Singh, has hinted at his preferred destination if not retained by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the upcoming mega IPL auction.

The Times of India

'Toh abhi kar lenge pura...': Captain Suryakumar Yadav on amending Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's old 'regret'

NEW DELHI: Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav was recently reminded of a statement by the new head coach Gautam Gambhir during a pre-match press conference ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Gambhir, recalling their time at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) a decade ago, expressed regret over…

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Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for One-Day Cup and County Championship

NEW DELHI: Venkatesh Iyer, the versatile Indian cricketer, has secured a contract with Lancashire, a prominent English county club. He will participate in the One-Day Cup tournament and feature in two matches of the County Championship.

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IPL: When Kolkata Knight Riders got less prize money than what they paid to buy Mitchell Starc

NEW DELHI: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc was acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs 24.75 crore in the players' auction December last year.

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Virat Kohli not consulted before Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's head coach: Report

NEW DELHI: The recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 not only highlighted exhilarating cricket but also shone a light on the off-field camaraderie between Kolkata Knight Riders' new mentor Gautam Gambhir and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star batter Virat Kohli. The two were seen hugging after matches and humorously addressing…

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'There is no bigger honour...': KKR celebrate Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's head coach

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) celebrated the appointment of their former captain and mentor, Gautam Gambhir, as the head coach of the India men's cricket team with a heartfelt tribute. Gambhir, a two-time World Cup winner, will begin his tenure later this month with the limited-overs tour of Sri…

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'At 17, Rohit Sharma had unbelievable hitting prowess'

MUMBAI: “It was some time in 2003,” Abhishek Nayar jogs his memory as TOI quizzes the former India and Mumbai allrounder and current Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach about his first interaction with his “close, close” friend Rohit Sharma.

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EXCLUSIVE | 'Gautam Gambhir jo cheez chhoota hai, wo sona ban jati hai': Former Pakistan cricketer on Gambhir becoming next Team India head coach

NEW DELHI: Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir, who recently led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL trophy as the team's mentor, was interviewed by the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) on Tuesday for the position of the national team's head coach. It is highly likely that Gambhir will replace Rahul…

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Gautam Gambhir meets Home Minister Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the former Indian opening batsman and current mentor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) winning team Kolkata Knight Riders, met with Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday in a courtesy call.

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'Indian team's coaching is slightly different...': Anil Kumble on Gautam Gambhir emerging as top candidate for head coach's role

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and former India opener, is emerging as the leading candidate for the position of head coach of the Indian national cricket team as per recent media reports.

The Times of India

KKR star Venkatesh Iyer gets married days after IPL title triumph

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Sunday married Shruti Raghunathan, surrounded by their loved ones.

The Times of India

'Can I bring my girlfriend?': Gautam Gambhir reveals first conversation with 'KKR's MVP and brother' Sunil Narine

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has heaped praise on star all-rounder Sunil Narine, who played a pivotal role in KKR's third Indian Premier League title this year.

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'Choose wisely': Sourav Ganguly makes veiled comment as BCCI hunt for new India coach

With Rahul Dravid's tenure as India coach ending after the T20 World Cup in June, the hunt for India's new head coach has already gathered pace, with reports suggesting BCCI's interest tilted towards Kolkata Knight Riders' mentor and former India opener Gautam Gambhir. However, in a post on X on…

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'Our next mission is...': 'Happy' Gautam Gambhir sets ambitious goals for Kolkata Knight Riders

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the franchise's next mission is to become the most successful team in the Indian Premier League.

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