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Mitchell Starc breaks silence on KKR snub, says ‘haven’t heard from them’ – Times of India

Mitchell Starc (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made unexpected decisions during the IPL retentions, releasing their IPL-winning skipper Shreyas Iyer. The franchise also released Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc, whom they had acquired for Rs 24.75 crores at the IPL 2024 auction, setting an IPL record for the highest-paid player.The franchise has retained Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Ramandeep Singh ahead of the IPL 2025 Auction.Speaking to The Daily Telegraph about his release from KKR before IPL 2025, Starc expressed his dissatisfaction about the lack of communication."I still haven't heard from them," Starc revealed to The Daily Telegraph."It is what it is, that's franchise cricket, so all barring the...
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Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 59th birthday: A look at the stars and numbers behind Bollywood’s King Khan – Times of India

Today, as Shah Rukh Khan celebrates his 59th birthday, fans around the world are not only celebrating his legacy but also his charisma, timeless charm, and, perhaps intriguingly, his strong association with astrology and numerology. Known for his romantic roles and versatility, SRK has spent over three decades captivating audiences with his ability to bring love, intensity, and elegance to the silver screen. His life, both on and off-screen, is subtly intertwined with the numbers and planets that shape his choices and success.Astro-numerologist Sanjay B Jumaani offers fascinating insights into King Khan's numerology, shedding light on how Shah Rukh Khan's unique alignment with specific numbers has played a pivotal role in his success and enduring popularity.Ruled by the Moon and Venus: The...
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KKR CEO explains why they didn’t retain Shreyas Iyer | Cricket News – Times of India

Shreyas Iyer. (BCCI Photo) In a surprising development, Shreyas Iyer, the IPL-winning captain, was not on Kolkata Knight Riders' retention list for IPL 2025. KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained that Iyer was the first name on their list, but the situation didn’t unfold as planned.BREAKING NEWS: #IPL 2025 Final RetentionsMysore mentioned in an interaction with RevSportz, “Shreyas Iyer was the first name in our retention list. However, the retention process isn’t a one-way street. It is not just about the franchise. It is also about the player wanting to be retained, to continue with the franchise. Of course Shreyas was the first name in our list. He was the skipper. That’s why we got him in 2022.”He added, “However, there are often things that you don’t control. If a player wants to test his mar...
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IPL Retention 2025: Complete List Of Players Retained By All 10 Teams Ahead Of Mega Auction

IPL Retention 2025: The wait is over. All the ten teams participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have all announced the list of players they will be retaining ahead of the mege-auction. While the names have largely been along expected lines, there are a few additions/subtractions which could surprise a section of the fans and pundits alike. Check out the list of players retained by all 10 Teams, the purse with which they will go to the mega auction and the number of Right To Match (RTM) options available at their disposal. Mumbai Indians (MI)5 players retained: Jasprit Bumrah: ₹18 crore Suryakumar Yadav: ₹16.35 crore Hardik Pandya: ₹16:35 crore Rohit Sharma: ₹16:30 crore Tilak Varma: ₹8 crore Purse remaining: INR 55 crore (out of INR 120 crore) RTM options at auction: 1 Players eli...
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KKR Retention List 2025: Full list of Kolkata Knight Riders’ retentions before IPL 2025 mega auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Rinku Singh (Photo Source: X) 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. Focusing on all-round options, KKR have decided to retain West Indians Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, besides India's Rinku Singh and Varun Chakravarthy as the four capped players.BREAKING & LIVE : #IPL 2025 Final Retentions @ 5.30pmThe 2024 winners have also made full utilization of the permitted number of uncapped retentions by keeping Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh on the roster.They have let go of skipper Shreyas Iyer and their big purchase of the last season, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc. Here's what KKR spent to...
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What Harshit Rana’s non-inclusion in final India vs Bangladesh T20I means for KKR ahead of IPL mega auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Harshit Rana. (BCCI/IPL Photo) 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.Rana, despite showing potential as a fast bowler, remains uncapped as he was not available for the selection in the third T20I due to a viral infection."Mr. Harshit Rana was unavailable for selection for the third T20I due to a viral infection and did not travel with the team to the stadium," read a BCCI statement just ahead of the start of the series final against Bangladesh in Hyderabad.However, Rana's bad luck seems to go in KKR's favour as it helps them in a big way in securing his services at an affordabl...
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Rinku Singh Shares Story Behind His ‘God’s Plan’ Tattoo – WATCH

Team India's star T20 batter Rinku Singh recently revealed inspiration behind his new 'God's Plan' tattoo. His explosive performances for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Indian Premier League (IPL) established him as one of India's top finishers in T20Is. During 2023 IPL season, Rinku gained massive recognition after hitting five back-to-back sixes to clinch a dramatic win for KKR against Gujarat Titans (GT). That achievement changed Rinku's life forever, earning him a call-up to the Indian cricket team. Also on ABP Live | Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Can India Secure Semi-Final Spot After Defeat Against New Zealand? In a video released by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Rinku engaged his fans by sharing the true meaning behind his 'God's Plan' tattoo. When you hear 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀...
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IPL Retention: Kolkata Knight Riders advised by Mohammad Kaif to first retain… – Watch | – Times of India

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. The Board of Control for Cricket in India and the IPL Governing Council have cleared the decks by announcing the Player Regulations for the period 2025-2027. Each franchise can retain a total of six players, which can include a maximum of five capped players (Indian and overseas) and two uncapped players, "either via retention or by using the Right to Match (RTM) option" during the players' auction. "I think it will be a tough decision," former India batsman Mohammad Kaif said on a Star Sports video, talking about how defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may go about retaining players. ...
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New KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘enjoy, party and win’ message. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Shah Rukh Khan and Dwayne Bravo (Photo credit: X) 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. Bravo, who had a long-standing association with Chennai Super Kings, left the franchise to replace Gautam Gambhir at KKR, who left the franchise following his appointment as Team India head coach. As KKR shared the news of Bravo joining the franchise, the 40-year-old thanked everyone and recalled Bollywood superstar and KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan's message. "To our boss SRK (Shah Rukh Khan), as he always says, we are going to enjoy, we are going to have fun. We are going to party and we are going to win. From the Champion, thank you very...
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IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo replaces Gautam Gambhir as Kolkata Knight Riders’ new mentor | Cricket News – Times of India

Dwayne Bravo (Ashley Allen/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Dwayne Bravo, who recently retired from all forms of cricket, has been appointed as the mentor for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR, who won the IPL 2024, needed a new mentor after Gautam Gambhir left to become the head coach for the Indian team.Bravo, previously part of Tobago Knight Riders, suffered a groin injury while attempting to take Faf du Plessis' catch. This injury forced Bravo off the field, and he did not bowl any overs in that match.Bravo's career spans 18 years, during which he set high standards in T20 cricket.He won titles in IPL, PSL, and Big Bash leagues and was also a two-time world champion with the West Indies. Bravo ends his career with 631 wickets from 582 T20 matches, second only to Kieron Pollard.Venky Mysore, CEO...
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IPL 2025 Auction: BCCI To Allow IPL Franchises To Retain More Than 4 Players – Report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to permit all franchises to retain up to 5 players in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Auction, without the option for a Right To Match (RTM) card, Express Sports reported. No Right to Match (RTM) card option for teams in IPL 2025 Auction The Right to Match (RTM) card in Indian Premier League (IPL) allows franchises to reacquire their former players. This rule gives a team an opportunity to retain an unretained player for highest bidding amount the player has received in that auction. However, according to Indian Express, BCCI has decided to skip the RTM card in the IPL 2025 mega auction. RTM option was last used in 2018 mega auction. Also on ABP Live | Ravichandran Ashwin To Don Yellow Again In IPL 2025? All You Need to Know! Most...
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