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Reflecting on his own captaincy journey, Patidar credited the support system around him and the experience available within the group

Tollywood star Allu Arjun met cricketer Venkatesh Iyer in Mumbai, sharing warm moments on social media. Arjun presented Iyer with a bouquet, while his son Allu Ayaan received a signed jersey. T

Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their IPL playoffs berth with a 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Venkatesh Iyer’s unbeaten 73 and Kohli’s fluent 58 powered RCB to 222, while disciplined bowling thwarted PBKS despite Shashank Singh’s valiant 56

PUMA India has launched a new broadcast channel offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes access to Royal Challengers Bengaluru players. The first video features Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Venkatesh Iyer sharing candid moments and light-hearted conversations.

"A simple yet crucial aspect of aggression in cricket is showing positive intent while making the right decisions," Iyer said during a chat with JioHotstar when discussing KKR's batting strategy. "For example, if we're 50 for six and I go out trying to hit every ball, that's aggressive but not the right approach. To be considered smart cricketers, it's essential to assess the situation and respond appropriately," he added.

Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for Rs 23.75 crores in the mega auction, says playing for KKR feels like representing the entire Bengal region

A sea of over 5,000 passionate fans gathered in purple and gold to witness their cricketing heroes up close and also get a glance at the KKR’s three championship trophies and the team's rich legacy

Flamboyant opener Phil Salt, the unsung hero of KKR campaigns over the years Nitish Rana and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, whose sensational spell in the last year’s final left the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad in shambles, will be missed for sure.

Leading RCB's pace attack, Siraj struggled throughout the match, conceding 18 runs in his first over as Phil Salt dominated. Despite his efforts, Siraj ended up conceding 46 runs in three overs.

Venkatesh had a good time with the bat for Madhya Pradesh, amassing 547 runs in eight matches, at an average of 45.58, including a century and four fifties.

Navi Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders finally found the team balance they were looking for to outclass Mumbai Indians by 52 runs here on Monday and keep their slim IPL play-off hopes alive. Lead Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah picked up his maiden five-wicket haul in IPL history to restrict KKR to 165 for nine after […]

Pune: Kolkata Knight Riders were found wanting on more than one front, but head coach Brendon McCullum singled out their struggles in the power play, as a disappointing IPL campaign neared its end. Former champions KKR suffered their seventh defeat on Saturday night, a 75-run drubbing by Lucknow Super Giants here. “We struggled in the […]

Mumbai: Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they take on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. KKR head into Friday’s game at the back of a three-wicket loss against RCB though managed to make the game close after a below-par total. Punjab […]

Kolkata: Finding the perfect combination can be tricky and there is no set formula, but India head coach Rahul Dravid says he and skipper Rohit Sharma are pretty clear about the team for the T20 World Cup in Australia in less than eight months’ time. The former captain, who took over from Ravi Shastri after […]

Kolkata: After winning the third and final T20I against West Indies, Team India became the number one ranked side in the shortest format of the game. The triumph helped India overtake England at the top of the T20 team rankings, with Rohit Sharma’s side now matching the top rating of 269. While England and India […]

Kolkata: India batter Suryakumar Yadav expressed happiness after his brilliant knock help his side to defeat West Indies on Sunday. Suryakumar’s 65-run knock was backed up by a spirited bowling performance as India defeated West Indies by runs in the third and final T20I here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Harshal Patel returned with […]

Kolkata: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has attributed his success and India call up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), saying the team has played a vital role and introduced him to the world of cricket. Happy to be back on the KKR side after being retained by the franchise for […]

The key to success of any sportsperson is parental support, believes author Sreekar Mothukuri - a view agreed to by players and their parents