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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): News

25 Jan 2026
Perth Scorchers

Finn Allen finishes as top run-scorer in BBL 2025-26: Stats

Perth Scorchers opener Finn Allen finished the 2025-26 Big Bash League season as the top run-scorer.

17 Jan 2026
Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane pulls out of Mumbai's remaining Ranji Trophy matches

Ajinkya Rahane, the veteran Mumbai cricketer, has withdrawn from the remaining two group stage matches of the Ranji Trophy.

15 Jan 2026
Finn Allen

KKR's Finn Allen slams his 5th T20 hundred: Key stats

Perth Scorchers have taken a major step toward their sixth Big Bash League (BBL) title with a resounding 50-run win over Melbourne Renegades at Marvel Stadium.

11 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Has ICC responded to Bangladesh's T20 World Cup security concerns? 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is still waiting for a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its security concerns about playing matches in India during the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Don't feel secure sending Bangladesh team to India: BCB president

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move their 2026 T20 World Cup matches out of India.

05 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 World Cup: Will ICC alter schedule following Bangladesh's concerns? 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is said to be working on a new schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, as per The Indian Express.

03 Jan 2026
Vijay Hazare Trophy

KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi slams 92 in VHT for Mumbai: Stats

Angkrish Raghuvanshi hammered 92 for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 season on Saturday.

03 Jan 2026
Mustafizur Rahman

IPL 2026: KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI's instruction

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

03 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

IPL: BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman amid tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad.

03 Jan 2026
BCCI

IPL 2026: Kaif urges patience amid Mustafizur Rahman-KKR controversy

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman's inclusion in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

01 Jan 2026
Shah Rukh Khan

'SRK traitor': Sangeet Som after KKR buys Bangladeshi bowler 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sangeet Som has slammed Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, a co-owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), for the team's decision to include Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman.

30 Dec 2025
Vijay Hazare Trophy

VHT: CSK's Aman Khan registers this unwanted List A record 

Chennai Super Kings's latest recruit Aman Khan has entered the record books for all the wrong reasons.

30 Dec 2025
Mustafizur Rahman

Taskin Ahmed welcomes BCB's NOC policy for T20 leagues

Veteran Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has welcomed the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision to issue no-objection certificates (NOCs) for franchise-based T20 tournaments.

29 Dec 2025
Vijay Hazare Trophy

VHT: Angkrish Raghuvanshi overcomes injury, smashes 68* vs Chhattisgarh 

Mumbai continued their unbeaten streak in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Chhattisgarh by a comfortable nine-wicket margin.

26 Dec 2025
Vijay Hazare Trophy

KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi stretchered off during Mumbai's VHT match: Details

Mumbai's young wicketkeeper-batter, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, was injured during his side's Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 2 match against Uttarakhand on Friday.

21 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Why KKR broke the bank for Cameron Green

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the three-time champions, broke the bank in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction by signing Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a whopping ₹25.20 crore.

19 Dec 2025
Finn Allen

KKR's ₹2 crore recruit Finn Allen completes 4,500 T20 runs

Perth Scorchers initially recorded the second-highest total in Big Bash League (BBL) history, scoring a staggering 257/6 in their 20 overs against Brisbane Heat.

18 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Why Mustafizur Rahman will miss eight days of IPL 2026

Bangladesh's star pacer Mustafizur Rahman will participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, except for an eight-day period when he will return to play in an ODI series against New Zealand.

18 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Ranking teams based on their picks at auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction concluded in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

17 Dec 2025
Mustafizur Rahman

KKR's ₹9.2 crore signing Mustafizur Rahman shines in ILT20: Stats

Bangladesh's seasoned left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive ₹9.2 crore in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction on Tuesday, December 16.

17 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: How all 10 teams stack up post-auction 

The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction concluded on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

IPL: KKR's Venky Mysore reacts to Green's ₹25.2cr deal

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have acquired Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a whopping ₹25.2 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction.

16 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026 auction: Uncapped keepers Mukul, Tejasvi bag massive deals 

The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction has seen several uncapped players go massive under the hammer.

16 Dec 2025
Cameron Green

IPL 2026: Here's why Cameron Green will earn only ₹18cr 

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green was one of the most sought-after players at the Indian Premier League 2026 auction held at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena.

16 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: KKR buy Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore

Sri Lankan pace-bowling sensation Matheesha Pathirana has been sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping ₹18 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.

16 Dec 2025
Cameron Green

Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player in IPL auction 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the three-time Indian Premier League champions, have signed Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.

15 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026 auction: Date, key players, purse remaining, and more

The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction is set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

10 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026 auction: How Kolkata Knight Riders stack up 

The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction is set to take place on December 16.

09 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Why KKR picked Venkatesh Iyer during trials: Abhishek Nayar reveals

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed the real reason behind picking Venkatesh Iyer.

30 Nov 2025
Andre Russell

Andre Russell retires from IPL, assigned new role at KKR

Star West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).

28 Nov 2025
Umran Malik

KKR's Umran Malik shines for J&K with three-fer in SMAT

Fast bowler Umran Malik, who was retained by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, impressed in Round 2 of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

28 Nov 2025
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

SMAT: Venkatesh Iyer hammers fiery 55* ahead of IPL auction

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer made a mark with a blistering half-century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy clash against Bihar.

17 Nov 2025
Andre Russell

IPL 2026: Was Abhishek Nayar behind Russell's release at KKR? 

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made a shocking move by releasing West Indies star Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

16 Nov 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026 mini-auction: Date, venue, and other key details

After announcing the list of retained and released players, the 10 franchises are set for the 2026 Indian Premier League auction.

15 Nov 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: List of released players by all teams

All Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises submitted their final list of retained and released players on the November 15 deadline.

15 Nov 2025
Andre Russell

IPL 2026: KKR release Andre Russell, break 11-year association

In a surprising move, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released their star all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

15 Nov 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Full list of retained players by teams 

All Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises submitted their final list of retained players ahead of the November 15 deadline.

15 Nov 2025
Ravi Bishnoi

IPL 2026: Franchises are set to release these players

The 10 Indian Premier League franchises will need to submit the retention list on November 15.

14 Nov 2025
Tim Southee

IPL 2026: KKR appoint Tim Southee as bowling coach 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has appointed former New Zealand cricket captain Tim Southee as their bowling coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

13 Nov 2025
Shane Watson

IPL 2026: KKR appoint Shane Watson as assistant coach

Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson has been appointed as the assistant coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

03 Nov 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026 trades: Rahul to KKR, Sundar to CSK unlikely

The much-discussed potential trades of all-rounder Indian Washington Sundar to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and batter KL Rahul to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are unlikely to go through.

30 Oct 2025
Cricket News

Abhishek Nayar replaces Chandrakant Pandit as KKR coach: Details here

Former Indian cricketer Abhishek Nayar has been named as the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

26 Oct 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

KKR set to appoint Abhishek Nayar as head coach: Report

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to appoint former Mumbai all-rounder Abhishek Nayar as their new head coach for the IPL 2026 season, as per The Indian Express.

16 Oct 2025
Justin Langer

IPL: Kane Williamson replaces Zaheer Khan as LSG's strategic advisor

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been appointed the strategic advisor for IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

24 Aug 2025
Hardik Pandya

MI sensation Ashwani Kumar targets India cap: Details here 

Punjab's young left-arm pacer, Ashwani Kumar, made a memorable entry into the cricketing world with his stunning debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

22 Aug 2025
Rinku Singh

Rinku Singh slams fiery century ahead of Asia Cup: Details 

Rinku Singh, captain of Meerut Mavericks, scored his maiden T20 century in the UP T20 League match against Gorakhpur Lions on Thursday.

21 Aug 2025
Asia Cup

Has Harshit Rana been impactful in T20 cricket? Key stats

The selection of India's Asia Cup squad has triggered a major controversy, especially over the inclusion of Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana.

16 Aug 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: KKR join race to acquire Sanju Samson

The Indian Premier League (IPL) transfer market is heating up, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reportedly eyeing Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson.