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22Apr

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We may have got away with Virat Kohli wicket: Phil Salt | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Phil Salt, the stumper-batter, believes that Virat Kohli's dismissal off a high full toss was a fortunate call for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), contributing to their narrow one-run victory against RCB in a high-scoring IPL match.The use of the new Hawk-Eye technology to determine the height of the delivery played a crucial role, with TV umpire Michael Gough ruling that Harshit Rana's waist-high ball was fair.Kohli, who was batting aggressively, managed to score 18 runs off just seven balls before being dismissed by Rana, who took a return catch. This dismissal proved to be a turning point in RCB's chase of a challenging target of 223 runs at Eden Gardens, ultimately leading to their narrow defeat."It's a split opinion, we know that. From our point of view, we feel like ...

22Apr

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Watch: Gautam Gambhir involved in heated argument with match official | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: During the intense IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, former India batsman and KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir was involved in a heated discussion with the umpires. The confrontation took place as RCB were close to reaching KKR's challenging score of 222 runs. With only 31 runs needed from 12 balls, the tension was palpable.The dispute was captured on video and widely circulated on social media, showing a visibly upset KKR captain Shreyas Iyer signalling towards the dugout. Watch:Shortly after, Gautam Gambhir approached the fourth umpire, engaging in a fervent debate, making gestures towards his legs.As per reports, Gambhir engaged in a debate with the umpire regarding Sunil Narine's substitution with Rahmanullah Gurb...

21Apr

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KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir lauds RCB’s ‘phenomenal display of character’ despite defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders survived a late charge by Royal Challengers Bengaluru batters to eke out a narrow one-run win in a last-over IPL nail-biter at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. With Karn Sharma smacking three sixes off the first four balls in the final over, RCB came very close to pulling off a heist but then lost two wickets off the final to balls of the match to fell agonizingly short. After winning the tight game, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir heaped praise on RCB, saying that the franchise displayed a 'phenomenal character' in the chase. Bengaluru conceded 222 for 6 after electing to field first as KKR's Phil Salt smashed 48 off 14 balls while skipper Shreyas Iyer hit 50.Needing 21 to win in the final over bowled by Mitchell Starc, Bengaluru's number 10 Karn hit the Aus...

21Apr

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‘New BFFs in town’: Netizens in awe of Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir’s new image | – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: From turning foes to friends, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have come a long way as the duo continues to hog the limelight for all the right reasons this IPL season.The heartwarming embraces, handshakes, and lively conversations between Kohli and Gambhir in videos are captivating social media's attention.Another image of Kohli and Gambhir after Kolkata Knight Riders-Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerged on social media leaving fans in awe of the star Indian players.Earlier, Kohli said that fans have been disappointed with his new cool and composed avatar, pointing out they have been denied the on-field 'masala' associated with the two-time World Cup-winning India star.Talking about the match, KKR survived a late charge by RCB batsmen to win by one run in an IPL thriller ...

21Apr

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‘Bengal will be divided…’: When Gautam Gambhir’s KKR played Sourav Ganguly’s Pune Warriors at Eden Gardens – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket icon Gautam Gambhir, now at the helm of Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor in the ongoing Indian Premier League season, recently shared poignant memories from his tenure with the franchise. In a heartfelt video shared by KKR in their social media platform, Gambhir recalled a memorable moment during a clash against Sourav Ganguly's Pune Warriors, highlighting the unwavering support he received from the Kolkata faithful.IPL 2024: POINTS TABLE | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAPAs KKR continued their successful campaign this season, Gambhir took a trip down memory lane, reflecting on his arrival at the franchise in 2011 and the transformation from a Delhi cricketer to a cherished figure in Kolkata. Amidst the highs and lows, Gambhir vividly recounted a pivotal enc...

16Apr

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‘He gave me the confidence…’: Sunil Narine credits Gautam Gambhir for his resurgence as KKR opener | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In a breathtaking exhibition of power-hitting, Sunil Narine showcased his prowess by smashing his maiden century in T20 cricket, guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to a formidable total of 223/6 in the IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.Following Rajasthan's decision to field first, Narine unleashed a barrage of boundaries and sixes, achieving his highest T20 score in stunning fashion.He reached his century in just 49 deliveries, etching his name as only the third KKR player to achieve this milestone in the IPL. Additionally, he became the first home player to score a century at the iconic Eden Gardens in the history of the IPL.Narine used his trademark stand-and-hit style of batting as he muscled the bowlers to the boundary to eventually ...

15Apr

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EXCLUSIVE – ‘I feel India…’: Brett Lee on Rohit Sharma-led team’s T20 World Cup title chances | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: With the announcement of India's T20 World Cup squad expected in the coming weeks, Australian cricket legend Brett Lee believes that Team India, despite their loss in the ICC ODI World Cup final at home, will be the frontrunners for the title in the 2024 edition. The coveted tournament is scheduled to commence on June 2 and will be held in the US and the West Indies.India's last triumph in a T20 World Cup was in the inaugural edition in 2007 when the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led team clinched victory over Pakistan by five runs in the final, marking their sole title victory in the tournament since its inception.Since their 2007 triumph, India have reached the final only once in eight editions, during the 2014 tournament in Bangladesh, where they suffered a defeat to Sri Lank...

14Apr

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How Salt’s muscle and Starc’s revival fashioned KKR’s first win over LSG

[ad_1] Synopsis: Destroyer Salt and anchor Shreyas star with defining partnership after on-the-money Starc made his first big impression of the season to usher in the Bengali New Year in style.Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) notched up their fourth win of the season, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. The architects were Phil Salt (89*), Shreyas Iyer (38*), and Mitchell Starc (3/28). With LSG’s former mentor Gautam Gambhir in the Knights’ dugout this season, KKR ended their winless streak against the fledgling IPL franchise and took their tally to eight points. Destroyer Salt, anchor Shreyas Salt took over from Sunil Narine as destructor-in-chief, as the Englishman started Kolkata’s run chase in scintillating fashion. He pummeled Krunal Pandya for ...

13Apr

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Gautam Gambhir defends KKR’s Mitchell Starc: ‘Four games don’t make him a bad bowler…four good games don’t make him brilliant either’

[ad_1] Of the few things that have gone wrong for the Kolkata Knight Riders in their near perfect IPL 2024 season so far, Mitchell Starc’s initiation as a KKR bowler seems to have been one of them. In the four games he’s played so far, Starc has conceded 154 runs and nabbed just the two wickets. This, after having been bought for a mind-numbing 24.75 Cr INR at the auction last December. KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir however, believes the sample size of four games isn’t enough to judge their pace spearhead. “It (his poor stats) doesn’t matter, T20 cricket is all about bowlers getting smashed. We’ve got three wins out of four.” Ahead of their match against Lucknow Super Giants here, Gambhir added, “In a team sport, it’s the wins that matter. We have got three wins out of four. Why should I not...

11Apr

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Virat Kohli’s dig at fans after hug with Gautam Gambhir: ‘Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya’

[ad_1] Virat Kohli took a playful dig at fans who enjoy his on-field tiffs with other players especially Gautam Gambhir and Naveen u Haq, with whom the the former India captain has squashed his beef recently, saying that the ‘masala’ the fans wanted were over. “People are disappointed because I hugged Naveen Ul Haq and then Gauti pa hugged me. Tumhara masala khatam ho gaya toh oo oo kar rahe ho. (‘Masala’ got over for you),” he said in a recent interaction, whose video became viral on X on Thursday. Gambhir and Kohli recently shared a warm moment between them before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match as the Kolkata mentor hugged Kohli. Virat Kohli talked about his hug with Gautam Gambhir.pic.twitter.com/r8RqBLfuQc — KKR Vibe (@KnightsVibe) April 11, 2024 Comi...