NewsSeven IPL Teams Reportedly Eye Hardik Pandya, with KKR and Rajasthan Out in Front
Reports say seven IPL franchises want Hardik Pandya from Mumbai Indians, with KKR and Rajasthan Royals leading, ahead of the IPL 2027 mini auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders news
19 SportCricket stories and 14 match previews tagged Kolkata Knight Riders, published between 15 Apr 2026 and 1 Jul 2026.
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Kolkata Knight Riders match previews
All previewsIndian Premier League 2026
KKRKolkata Knight Riders
VSDCDelhi Capitals
League Match · 24 May 2026
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Our pick: Kolkata Knight Riders
Indian Premier League 2026
KKRKolkata Knight Riders
VSMIMumbai Indians
65th Match · 20 May 2026
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Our pick: Kolkata Knight Riders
Indian Premier League 2026
KKRKolkata Knight Riders
VSGTGujarat Titans
60th Match · 16 May 2026
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Our pick: Gujarat Titans
Indian Premier League 2026
RCBRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
VSKKRKolkata Knight Riders
57th Match · 13 May 2026
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur
Our pick: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Indian Premier League 2026
DCDelhi Capitals
VSKKRKolkata Knight Riders
51st Match · 8 May 2026
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Our pick: Kolkata Knight Riders
Indian Premier League 2026
SRHSunrisers Hyderabad
VSKKRKolkata Knight Riders
45th Match · 3 May 2026
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Our pick: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Latest Kolkata Knight Riders stories
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NewsGanguly Reveals Greg Chappell Once Emailed Offering to Coach KKR
Sourav Ganguly says Greg Chappell emailed him in 2011 about coaching Kolkata Knight Riders with Ganguly as captain, despite their bitter India-era fallout.
Team NewsMatheesha Pathirana Has Hamstring Surgery With KKR and Sri Lanka Cricket Backing
Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana has had successful hamstring repair surgery and started rehabilitation in France, backed by KKR and Sri Lanka Cricket.
AnalysisWasim Jaffer Weighs In on Captaincy at KKR, DC, MI and LSG
Wasim Jaffer would keep Ajinkya Rahane and Axar Patel as captains, move Hardik Pandya out of the role and see Rishabh Pant released to the auction.
Team NewsWatson Praises Varun Chakravarthy for Bowling Through Pain as KKR Chase Playoffs
Shane Watson lauded Varun Chakravarthy’s bravery amid reports of a foot fracture, as KKR’s late-season revival keeps their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive.
Player SpotlightAmbati Rayudu Names Sunil Narine the Greatest IPL Player Ever After KKR Win
Ambati Rayudu calls Sunil Narine the best player in IPL history after his two-wicket spell helped KKR beat Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on 16 May.
Player SpotlightFinn Allen Says Time Out of the KKR Side Helped Him Rediscover His Batting
Finn Allen explains how a spell on the sidelines reset his mindset after an April slump, leading to a match-winning knock for KKR against Gujarat Titans.
AnalysisBangar Weighs Up KKR and PBKS Playoff Hopes in a Tight IPL Race
Sanjay Bangar says Punjab must win two of three to stay alive, while four straight wins have KKR dreaming of one of the great IPL comebacks.
Team NewsRCB Predicted XI for Crucial IPL 2026 Clash With KKR
RCB are expected to keep faith with the side that beat Mumbai on the last ball, with Phil Salt or Jacob Bethell set to open alongside Virat Kohli.
AnalysisUmpire Anil Chaudhary disagrees with Raghuvanshi obstruction dismissal
Veteran umpire Anil Chaudhary believes Angkrish Raghuvanshi should have been given not out, calling the obstruction ruling a subjective call under Law 37.
NewsRaghuvanshi fined 20 per cent of match fee after obstructing-the-field dismissal
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was penalised after reacting angrily to an obstruction dismissal. KKR still beat LSG in a Super Over thanks to Sunil Narine.
AnalysisWhy Kartik Tyagi was allowed to keep bowling after two high full tosses against KKR
Kartik Tyagi sent down two high full tosses in the final over, yet stayed on. Here is why the umpires did not remove him in the KKR v LSG match.
Player SpotlightVaibhav Sooryavanshi Left in Tears as Rajasthan Royals Fall Short Against KKR
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sat in tears after a fluent 46 off 28 balls could not stop Rajasthan Royals losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets.
AnalysisManoj Tiwary Unimpressed by Riyan Parag’s Shot Choice as KKR Spin Pair Shines
Manoj Tiwary felt Riyan Parag misjudged Varun Chakaravarthy and praised KKR’s spinners as Kolkata chased 156 to claim their first win of IPL 2026.
Team NewsVarun Chakravarthy Reveals Tears in KKR Dressing Room After Long-Awaited First Win
Varun Chakravarthy said the emotion in Kolkata’s camp after ending a winless run exceeded even their 2024 title celebrations, praising the coaching staff.
AnalysisSehwag Questions Jadeja’s Strike Rate as Rajasthan Royals Face KKR
Virender Sehwag says Ravindra Jadeja’s scoring rate will not win Rajasthan Royals games, with the middle order under pressure before the clash with KKR.
AnalysisKaif Says KKR Should Play Andre Russell Even If He Is Not Fully Fit
Mohammad Kaif argues Kolkata Knight Riders are missing Andre Russell and should pick him despite injury worries, while questioning Cameron Green’s impact.
AnalysisSehwag Questions KKR’s Batting and Cameron Green’s Price Tag After Winless Start
Virender Sehwag says KKR’s top order and auction buy Cameron Green have failed to deliver, and suggests Tim Seifert should come into the XI.
NewsAjinkya Rahane Fined ₹12 Lakh as KKR Lose Again to CSK in Chennai
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane was fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate in the defeat to CSK, their sixth straight IPL loss and a deepening slump for the side.