Ajinkya Rahane sends strong message ahead of IPL 2026 with blazing 20-ball fifty | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has sent out an early statement ahead of IPL 2026, showcasing his intent with a blistering knock in a practice game. The veteran batter smashed 58 off just 25 balls, bringing up his half-century in only 20 deliveries before voluntarily walking off to allow other players time in […]
Matheesha Pathirana to miss early stages of IPL 2026, Harshit Rana’s participation also doubtful
[ad_1] File photo of Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Matheesha Pathirana is expected to miss the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, while Harshit Rana’s availability in the tournament is also uncertain, according to ESPNcricinfo. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar has confirmed that Pathirana, who was […]
IPL 2026: Amid KKR injury crisis, mentor Dwayne Bravo picks in-house solutions | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana struggling with injuries.Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed during the team’s pre-season press conference that Pathirana will miss the early phase of the tournament due to a calf strain and is expected to […]
IPL 2026: KKR dealt Pathirana blow, availability timeline revealed | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference on Friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World […]
‘Weak link Rahane, costly decisions’ could spell disaster for KKR, warns Ex-IPL star | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has raised serious concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026, calling captain Ajinkya Rahane a ‘weak link’ in the setup.With less than 10 days remaining for KKR’s opening clash against Mumbai Indians, Badrinath questioned both the team’s leadership and their […]
IPL 2026: After Mustafizur, Harshit Rana blows, KKR get cryptic Matheesha Pathirana boost | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Harshit Rana and Mustafizur Rahman (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have run into multiple problems ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The team first lost Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked the franchise to release him from the squad.KKR had […]
IPL 2026: KKR pull off big move, rope in Blessing Muzarabani to boost pace attack | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani (AP/PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders have added Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani to their squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League 2026.The franchise confirmed the signing on Friday as they look to bolster their pace attack ahead of the new campaign. Muzarabani, a towering 6 ft 8 in right-arm […]
‘He doesn’t even look at me’: Ex-BCCI selector opens up on Gautam Gambhir fallout after India snub | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India coach Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) Former chief selector Sandeep Patil has revealed that Gautam Gambhir has never spoken to him since the day he was dropped from the Indian team, despite the two appearing together at several events over the years.Gambhir, a key member of India’s World Cup-winning squads in 2007 and 2011, […]