Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Brendon McCullum said he was disappointed to see the franchise lose star India batter Shubman Gill ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction. Like the other franchises, KKR too had a tough time in finalising their four retentions ahead of the mega auction.

The two-time champions decided to keep West Indies all-rounders Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and young Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer while letting go of Gill. Gill was once touted as one of the future leaders of KKR but had to be released by the franchise.

Gill was picked up by the Ahmedabad IPL franchise as one of their three picks from the players draft ahead of the auction. The young Indian batter has joined the Ahmedabad franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million). McCullum said it was disappointing to lose Gill but they have their plans heading into the mega auction.

"You need to plan as you're going to lose a lot of players. It was disappointing to lose Shubman Gill. But that's the way life is sometimes and we will be well prepared for the upcoming auction," said the KKR head coach in a live session on the franchise's social media handles.

McCullum also talked about the four players retained by the franchise and explained why KKR decided to keep them while letting go of the others.&nbsp;

"Sunil Narine and Andre Russell have been proven campaigners for a decade. We have all seen what Varun Chakravarthy is capable of in the last two seasons. Venkatesh Iyer was probably the story of the second half of IPL 2021," said the KKR head coach.

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KKR now have Rs 48 crore (INR 480 million) remaining in their purse heading into the mega auction next month and their focus will be on finding replacements for the likes of Russell and Narine in case of injuries to the star all-rounders. KKR will also be looking to build a strong squad that can take them over the finishing line after losing in the final lats year.

"Certainly not easy to find a backup for someone like Andre Russell and that's why he is such an important re-signing. When he is at his best, he is effectively two world-class players in one. It's really challenging to find a backup for these players. That will be the topic of our conversation. If Dre Russ is out due to injury, you could need two players, a batter and a bowler, and try to balance things out accordingly," McCullum added.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Brendon McCullum said he was disappointed to see the franchise lose star India batter Shubman Gill ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Brendon McCullum said he was disappointed to see the franchise lose star India batter Shubman Gill ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction. Like the other franchises, KKR too had a tough time in finalising their four retentions ahead of the mega auction. The two-time champions decided to keep West Indies all-rounders Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and young Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer while letting go of Gill. Gill was once touted as one of the future leaders of KKR but had to be released by the franchise. Gill was picked up by the Ahmedabad IPL franchise as one of their three picks from the players draft ahead of the auction. The young Indian batter has joined the Ahmedabad franchise for a whopping sum of Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million). McCullum said it was disappointing to lose Gill but they have their plans heading into the mega auction. "You need to plan as you're going to lose a lot of players. It was disappointing to lose Shubman Gill. But that's the way life is sometimes and we will be well prepared for the upcoming auction," said the KKR head coach in a live session on the franchise's social media handles. McCullum also talked about the four players retained by the franchise and explained why KKR decided to keep them while letting go of the others. "Sunil Narine and Andre Russell have been proven campaigners for a decade. We have all seen what Varun Chakravarthy is capable of in the last two seasons. Venkatesh Iyer was probably the story of the second half of IPL 2021," said the KKR head coach. Also Read: BCCI set to host IPL 2022 in Maharashtra and Gujarat; 25 percent crowd likely - Report KKR now have Rs 48 crore (INR 480 million) remaining in their purse heading into the mega auction next month and their focus will be on finding replacements for the likes of Russell and Narine in case of injuries to the star all-rounders. KKR will also be looking to build a strong squad that can take them over the finishing line after losing in the final lats year. "Certainly not easy to find a backup for someone like Andre Russell and that's why he is such an important re-signing. When he is at his best, he is effectively two world-class players in one. It's really challenging to find a backup for these players. That will be the topic of our conversation. If Dre Russ is out due to injury, you could need two players, a batter and a bowler, and try to balance things out accordingly," McCullum added.

'It was disappointing to lose Shubman Gill': Coach Brendon McCullum explains why KKR released star batter

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has been appointed to take up the same role for two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders, said the franchise on Friday ahead of the 2022 season. Arun, who played two Tests and four ODIs for India, takes over the role from former New Zealand pacer Kyle Mills with immediate effect. 
 
"I`m very excited and looking forward to becoming part of a highly successful franchise, such as the Knight Riders. I have admired the Knight Riders franchise for not only being very successful in the IPL &amp; around the world in T20 leagues but also for the way it is very professionally run," said Arun on his new coaching role. 
 
Arun was the bowling coach of the India men`s cricket team since 2014 and played a key role in developing the pace attack to world-class levels till his tenure came to an end in November 2021 alongside head coach Ravi Shastri and fielding coach R Sridhar.

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"A warm welcome to B Arun to the KKR coaching staff. With a strong and successful pedigree in the international game, I`m sure Arun will complement the current staff we have and I look forward to working with him. His experience at international level and the ability to give confidence and clarity to our bowling group will be important, as we attempt to quickly align a new group of players to the values and style of play for KKR," said head coach Brendon McCullum. 
 
After his playing days were over, Arun started his coaching career with the Tamil Nadu domestic team and became the chief bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore. He was the head coach of the India Under-19 team when they won the U19 World Cup in 2012 in Australia before moving into the bowling coach role for the senior men`s side. 
 
"We are very excited to have someone of the calibre of Bharat Arun joining us as our bowling coach. He will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to KKR`s strong support staff. We are delighted to welcome him to the Knight Riders family," said Venky Mysore, CEO &amp; MD of the franchise.

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has been appointed to take up the same role for two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders, said the franchise on Friday ahead of the 2022 season.

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has been appointed to take up the same role for two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders, said the franchise on Friday ahead of the 2022 season. Arun, who played two Tests and four ODIs for India, takes over the role from former New Zealand pacer Kyle Mills with immediate effect. "I`m very excited and looking forward to becoming part of a highly successful franchise, such as the Knight Riders. I have admired the Knight Riders franchise for not only being very successful in the IPL & around the world in T20 leagues but also for the way it is very professionally run," said Arun on his new coaching role. Arun was the bowling coach of the India men`s cricket team since 2014 and played a key role in developing the pace attack to world-class levels till his tenure came to an end in November 2021 alongside head coach Ravi Shastri and fielding coach R Sridhar. Read Also | Not UAE? BCCI contemplating staging IPL 2022 in Sri Lanka or South Africa as Plan B: Report "A warm welcome to B Arun to the KKR coaching staff. With a strong and successful pedigree in the international game, I`m sure Arun will complement the current staff we have and I look forward to working with him. His experience at international level and the ability to give confidence and clarity to our bowling group will be important, as we attempt to quickly align a new group of players to the values and style of play for KKR," said head coach Brendon McCullum. After his playing days were over, Arun started his coaching career with the Tamil Nadu domestic team and became the chief bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore. He was the head coach of the India Under-19 team when they won the U19 World Cup in 2012 in Australia before moving into the bowling coach role for the senior men`s side. "We are very excited to have someone of the calibre of Bharat Arun joining us as our bowling coach. He will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to KKR`s strong support staff. We are delighted to welcome him to the Knight Riders family," said Venky Mysore, CEO & MD of the franchise.

Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Bharat Arun as bowling coach for IPL 2022

James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to hold their nerve as they helped England pulls off a thrilling draw in the fourth Ashes 2021-22 Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Sunday. Australia were just one wicket away from their fourth successive win in the five-match series, however, they were denied victory by the last standing paid of Anderson and Broad.

Anderson, who faced the final over of the day from Steve Smith, was seen surrounded by fielders on the final day of the Test match as Australia gave their all in a bid to win the game. Not just the last two batters but Australia had a similar fielding setup for England's no.9 Jack Leach towards the end of the day's play.

Indian Premier League (IPL) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) recalled a similar setup by former skipper Gautam Gambhir for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni in an IPL game. KKR shared a picture from the game where Dhoni can be seen surrounded by several KKR fielders as he bats in the middle.

Drawing a comparison with Australia's fielding setup against England on the final day of the 4th Test on Sunday, KKR shared a picture of Gambhir's move against Dhoni calling it a 'masterstroke'. The IPL franchise ended up getting brutally trolled by CSK and India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja.

Jadeja reacted to KKR's post on Twitter and called it a 'show off' not a 'master stroke'. His response immediately went viral on the micro-blogging site with CSK fans also ripping KKR apart for their dig at former India captain Dhoni.

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The incident took place in a game between KKR and the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2016 when Dhoni was leading the Pune-based franchise after CSK were handed a two-year ban from the IPL. Dhoni returned to CSK in 2018 after playing two seasons for RPSG and has since led the Men in Yellow to two titles in four seasons.

Dhoni's CSK won the IPL 2021 title last year after beating KKR in the final of the competition in Dubai to lift their fourth trophy.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to hold their nerve as they helped England pulls off a thrilling draw in the fourth Ashes 2021-22 Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Sunday.

James Anderson and Stuart Broad managed to hold their nerve as they helped England pulls off a thrilling draw in the fourth Ashes 2021-22 Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Sunday. Australia were just one wicket away from their fourth successive win in the five-match series, however, they were denied victory by the last standing paid of Anderson and Broad. Anderson, who faced the final over of the day from Steve Smith, was seen surrounded by fielders on the final day of the Test match as Australia gave their all in a bid to win the game. Not just the last two batters but Australia had a similar fielding setup for England's no.9 Jack Leach towards the end of the day's play. Indian Premier League (IPL) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) recalled a similar setup by former skipper Gautam Gambhir for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni in an IPL game. KKR shared a picture from the game where Dhoni can be seen surrounded by several KKR fielders as he bats in the middle. Drawing a comparison with Australia's fielding setup against England on the final day of the 4th Test on Sunday, KKR shared a picture of Gambhir's move against Dhoni calling it a 'masterstroke'. The IPL franchise ended up getting brutally trolled by CSK and India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja reacted to KKR's post on Twitter and called it a 'show off' not a 'master stroke'. His response immediately went viral on the micro-blogging site with CSK fans also ripping KKR apart for their dig at former India captain Dhoni. Check out Ravindra Jadeja's tweet: Its not a master stroke!Just a show off — Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) January 9, 2022 × Also Read: Hilarious! Marnus Labuschagne appeals for caught behind despite ball missing Jos Buttler's bat - WATCH The incident took place in a game between KKR and the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant in IPL 2016 when Dhoni was leading the Pune-based franchise after CSK were handed a two-year ban from the IPL. Dhoni returned to CSK in 2018 after playing two seasons for RPSG and has since led the Men in Yellow to two titles in four seasons. Dhoni's CSK won the IPL 2021 title last year after beating KKR in the final of the competition in Dubai to lift their fourth trophy.

'Not a masterstroke, just show off': Ravindra Jadeja trolls KKR after IPL franchise takes a dig at MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is a name synonymous with Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s success in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The CSK skipper has played an instrumental role in the Men in Yellow's success in the competition over the years and is one of the greatest captains to have led in the IPL. Dhoni has led CSK to a staggering nine finals and four IPL titles in just twelve seasons in the IPL.

While he is one of the most successful captains in IPL history, Dhoni is also arguably one of the most loved cricketers across the globe. He remains the only captain in international cricket to have won all three major ICC trophies - ICC T20 World Cup (2007), ICC ODI World Cup (2011) and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He is one of the greatest ever to have played for the country and took India to greater hieghts under his leadership.

Every IPL team owner dreams of a captain like Dhoni for his franchise, however, the CSK skipper was available in the player auction only once. It was in 2008, ahead of the start of the inaugural season that Dhoni had gone under the hammer and was roped in by CSK for $1.5 million - the highest amount for any player at the time. Dhoni has since never entered the IPL auction.&nbsp;

He played for now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were suspended for two years from the league. One of the best captains of all time, Dhoni's value to CSK can be adjudged by the fact that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan had once offered to even sell off his pants to buy him at the IPL player auction.

It was ahead of the IPL auction in 2018 when Dhoni was set to return to CSK after playing for Pune for two seasons when Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said he is keen to have Dhoni play for KKR in the IPL even if it meant he had to sell his pyjamas to get him.

"Yaar main toh usko apna pajama bech ke bhi kharid lun, wo aaye toh auction mein. (Brother, I can even sell my pants to buy Dhoni. He has to come for the auction for that)," SRK was quoted as saying by Sportswallah back then.

As it turned out, Dhoni returned to CSK in 2018 and led them to a memorable IPL triumph the same year. He was fabulous as a captain and even better with the bat as the CSK skipper scored 455 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of over 150 to inspire the team to their third title.

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CSK once again made it to the final next year and lost the summit clash by jut 1 run against Mumbai Indians to miss out on their 4th title. The Men in Yellow failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2020 with many writing them off ahead of the 2021 season. However, Dhoni once again proved why he is one of the best captains of all time as he led CSK to their fourth IPL crown this year.

Dhoni has once again been retained by CSK ahead of the new IPL season in 2022 and will be leading the Men in Yellow for another season. He had retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to ply his trade in the IPL for CSK.

MS Dhoni is a name synonymous with Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s success in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The CSK skipper has played an instrumental role in the Men in Yellow's success in the competition over the years and is one of the greatest captains to have led in the IPL.

MS Dhoni is a name synonymous with Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s success in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The CSK skipper has played an instrumental role in the Men in Yellow's success in the competition over the years and is one of the greatest captains to have led in the IPL. Dhoni has led CSK to a staggering nine finals and four IPL titles in just twelve seasons in the IPL. While he is one of the most successful captains in IPL history, Dhoni is also arguably one of the most loved cricketers across the globe. He remains the only captain in international cricket to have won all three major ICC trophies - ICC T20 World Cup (2007), ICC ODI World Cup (2011) and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He is one of the greatest ever to have played for the country and took India to greater hieghts under his leadership. Every IPL team owner dreams of a captain like Dhoni for his franchise, however, the CSK skipper was available in the player auction only once. It was in 2008, ahead of the start of the inaugural season that Dhoni had gone under the hammer and was roped in by CSK for $1.5 million - the highest amount for any player at the time. Dhoni has since never entered the IPL auction. He played for now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 when CSK were suspended for two years from the league. One of the best captains of all time, Dhoni's value to CSK can be adjudged by the fact that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan had once offered to even sell off his pants to buy him at the IPL player auction. It was ahead of the IPL auction in 2018 when Dhoni was set to return to CSK after playing for Pune for two seasons when Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan said he is keen to have Dhoni play for KKR in the IPL even if it meant he had to sell his pyjamas to get him. "Yaar main toh usko apna pajama bech ke bhi kharid lun, wo aaye toh auction mein. (Brother, I can even sell my pants to buy Dhoni. He has to come for the auction for that)," SRK was quoted as saying by Sportswallah back then. As it turned out, Dhoni returned to CSK in 2018 and led them to a memorable IPL triumph the same year. He was fabulous as a captain and even better with the bat as the CSK skipper scored 455 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of over 150 to inspire the team to their third title. Also Read: How MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings scripted a fairytale comeback in IPL 2021 CSK once again made it to the final next year and lost the summit clash by jut 1 run against Mumbai Indians to miss out on their 4th title. The Men in Yellow failed to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2020 with many writing them off ahead of the 2021 season. However, Dhoni once again proved why he is one of the best captains of all time as he led CSK to their fourth IPL crown this year. Dhoni has once again been retained by CSK ahead of the new IPL season in 2022 and will be leading the Men in Yellow for another season. He had retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to ply his trade in the IPL for CSK.

When Shah Rukh Khan said he would sell his pants to have MS Dhoni play for KKR in IPL

The mega auction for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is keenly awaited. After the eight existing franchises shared their list of retained players on November 30, the two new IPL teams in the form of Lucknow and Ahmedabad will get a chance to pick three players each -- among the non-retained list of players -- before the action moves to the mega auction. As per latest reports, the IPL 2022 mega auction is set to be held in the garden city, i.e. Bengaluru on February 7 and 8.&nbsp;

"Unless the COVID-19 situation worsens, we will have the IPL mega auction in India. The two-day event will be held on February 7 and 8 and like other years, we plan to hold it in Bengaluru. Preparations are underway," a senior BCCI official told the news agency PTI.

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This time around, several top players are set to go under the hammer as the eight existing IPL franchises will look to revamp whereas the two new teams will build their respective line-ups after wisely choosing three players each prior to the mega auction. The likes of KL Rahul, Rashid Khan, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, David Warner, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran, Pandya brothers and many others have not been retained. Hence, all eyes will be on them before as well as during the auction.&nbsp;

For the unversed, the auction was supposed to be held in early January, 2022. However, it has been delayed due to lack of clarity regarding the Ahmedabad franchise's future ever since the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI initiated an inquiry on CVC Capital Partners' association with betting firms. On the other hand, the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group-owned Lucknow franchise are on a signing spree at the moment. They have already signed Andy Flower as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir as the team mentor and named Vijay Dahiya as the assistant coach recently.&nbsp;

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With plenty of action in the shortest format in the run-up to the mega auction, in form of BBL, Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament, etc., there will be several&nbsp;options for all the ten IPL teams in the star-studded event which is likely to be held in Bengaluru.

The mega auction for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is keenly awaited. After the eight existing franchises shared their list of retained players on November 30, the two new IPL teams in the form of Lucknow and Ahmedabad will get a chance to pick three players each -- among the non-retained list of players -- before the action moves to the mega auction.

The mega auction for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is keenly awaited. After the eight existing franchises shared their list of retained players on November 30, the two new IPL teams in the form of Lucknow and Ahmedabad will get a chance to pick three players each -- among the non-retained list of players -- before the action moves to the mega auction. As per latest reports, the IPL 2022 mega auction is set to be held in the garden city, i.e. Bengaluru on February 7 and 8. "Unless the COVID-19 situation worsens, we will have the IPL mega auction in India. The two-day event will be held on February 7 and 8 and like other years, we plan to hold it in Bengaluru. Preparations are underway," a senior BCCI official told the news agency PTI. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 mega auction likely dates revealed, set to be a two-day affair This time around, several top players are set to go under the hammer as the eight existing IPL franchises will look to revamp whereas the two new teams will build their respective line-ups after wisely choosing three players each prior to the mega auction. The likes of KL Rahul, Rashid Khan, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, David Warner, Mohammed Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jonny Bairstow, Faf du Plessis, Dwayne Bravo, Sam Curran, Pandya brothers and many others have not been retained. Hence, all eyes will be on them before as well as during the auction. For the unversed, the auction was supposed to be held in early January, 2022. However, it has been delayed due to lack of clarity regarding the Ahmedabad franchise's future ever since the Sourav Ganguly-led BCCI initiated an inquiry on CVC Capital Partners' association with betting firms. On the other hand, the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group-owned Lucknow franchise are on a signing spree at the moment. They have already signed Andy Flower as the head coach, Gautam Gambhir as the team mentor and named Vijay Dahiya as the assistant coach recently. ALSO READ | Not Virat Kohli! Shadab Khan names star Indian opener and David Warner as 'toughest batter to bowl' at With plenty of action in the shortest format in the run-up to the mega auction, in form of BBL, Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament, etc., there will be several options for all the ten IPL teams in the star-studded event which is likely to be held in Bengaluru.

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Hardik Pandya hasn't been firing on all cylinders ever since cricket resumed in the post-pandemic era. The 27-year-old lost his place in the Test line-up for not being able to bowl -- due to back issues -- and has managed to contribute with only a handful of overs for the Men in Blue and Mumbai Indians (MI) with the white ball in hand.

Hence, his place in the limited-overs side is also very much up for grabs. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) wonder boy Venkatesh Iyer's stocks have seen a sharp rise following his breakthrough season in IPL 2021. While he was included in India's T20I line-up for the NZ series at home, the swashbuckling left-hander is delivering at the domestic level as well.

Iyer, who is representing Madhya Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, has been in stellar form and has amassed 348 runs in four outings, including scores of 112, 71 and 151. Thus, he is the second-highest run-getter -- only behind Maharastra's Ruturaj Gaikwad -- and is being considered as a replacement for Hardik in the limited-overs setup for the South Africa tour.

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In this regard, former Indian keeper-batsman and selector Saba Karim has named the KKR opener as Hardik's like-for-like replacement in India's ODI and T20I setup. He has also called for Ruturaj's inclusion in ODIs and Tests. "I believe that Venkatesh Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad have almost entered the first-team squad, and I'm talking about white-ball cricket. If we have to start the preparation for the 2023 World Cup, these two players should be part of the squad as soon as possible.

"They should be given as much exposure as possible. Both these players provide a different spectrum for the team. Gaikwad can be the backup opener with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul going strong. On the other hand, Iyer has performed really well while batting at No. 5 or No. 6 in the Vijay Hazare trophy. If we are looking at the replacement for Hardik Pandya, we have already found the player," Karim said on the Khelneeti podcast.

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Karim also opined that Indian head coach Rahul Dravid needs to start creating a core set of players in the white-ball formats, with plenty of ICC events lined-up every year.

"Rahul Dravid has seen these players for quite a while now. The way Dravid used to prepare as a player, he must be prepared in the same way as a coach. He must have thought about a core of 23-25 players in the white-ball cricket circuit. He must have started the preparation for the World Cups Venkatesh Iyer should definitely be part of the South Africa tour. He must then be tracked be in the Ranji Trophy as well because I believe he is an all-format player. It is also the time that Gaikwad is in contention for the Test squad," Karim further added.

At present, India is preparing for their departure to South Africa, where they are scheduled to play three Tests and equal number of ODIs. The tour opener will commence in Centurion on December 26 with the Test series followed by the ODIs.

Rohit Sharma will lead the limited-overs side whereas Virat Kohli will continue as the Test captain.

Hardik Pandya hasn't been firing on all cylinders ever since cricket resumed in the post-pandemic era. The 27-year-old lost his place in the Test line-up for not being able to bowl -- due to back issues -- and has managed to contribute with only a handful of overs for the Men in Blue and Mumbai Indians (MI) with the white ball in hand.

Hardik Pandya hasn't been firing on all cylinders ever since cricket resumed in the post-pandemic era. The 27-year-old lost his place in the Test line-up for not being able to bowl -- due to back issues -- and has managed to contribute with only a handful of overs for the Men in Blue and Mumbai Indians (MI) with the white ball in hand. Hence, his place in the limited-overs side is also very much up for grabs. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) wonder boy Venkatesh Iyer's stocks have seen a sharp rise following his breakthrough season in IPL 2021. While he was included in India's T20I line-up for the NZ series at home, the swashbuckling left-hander is delivering at the domestic level as well. Iyer, who is representing Madhya Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, has been in stellar form and has amassed 348 runs in four outings, including scores of 112, 71 and 151. Thus, he is the second-highest run-getter -- only behind Maharastra's Ruturaj Gaikwad -- and is being considered as a replacement for Hardik in the limited-overs setup for the South Africa tour. ALSO READ | 'Won't reveal': Babar Azam responds to reporter's question about chat with Virat Kohli during T20 World Cup In this regard, former Indian keeper-batsman and selector Saba Karim has named the KKR opener as Hardik's like-for-like replacement in India's ODI and T20I setup. He has also called for Ruturaj's inclusion in ODIs and Tests. "I believe that Venkatesh Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad have almost entered the first-team squad, and I'm talking about white-ball cricket. If we have to start the preparation for the 2023 World Cup, these two players should be part of the squad as soon as possible. "They should be given as much exposure as possible. Both these players provide a different spectrum for the team. Gaikwad can be the backup opener with Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul going strong. On the other hand, Iyer has performed really well while batting at No. 5 or No. 6 in the Vijay Hazare trophy. If we are looking at the replacement for Hardik Pandya, we have already found the player," Karim said on the Khelneeti podcast. ALSO READ | Pakistan vs West Indies, T20Is: Full schedule, squads, telecast and live streaming details! Karim also opined that Indian head coach Rahul Dravid needs to start creating a core set of players in the white-ball formats, with plenty of ICC events lined-up every year. "Rahul Dravid has seen these players for quite a while now. The way Dravid used to prepare as a player, he must be prepared in the same way as a coach. He must have thought about a core of 23-25 players in the white-ball cricket circuit. He must have started the preparation for the World Cups Venkatesh Iyer should definitely be part of the South Africa tour. He must then be tracked be in the Ranji Trophy as well because I believe he is an all-format player. It is also the time that Gaikwad is in contention for the Test squad," Karim further added. At present, India is preparing for their departure to South Africa, where they are scheduled to play three Tests and equal number of ODIs. The tour opener will commence in Centurion on December 26 with the Test series followed by the ODIs. Rohit Sharma will lead the limited-overs side whereas Virat Kohli will continue as the Test captain.

We have already found the player: Saba Karim names Hardik Pandya's replacement before South Africa ODIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the list of retained players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction. KKR have retained all-rounders Andre Russel, Sunil Narine, young Indian sensation Venkatesh Iyer and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy.

KKR had reached the final of the Indian Premier League 2021 season but lost against eventual champions Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to miss out on their second league title. Not many had expected KKR to make it to the playoffs after a disappointing show in the first leg of the tournament.

However, the Eoin Morgan-led side, which managed only two wins in their first seven games, bounced back with five wins in their next seven matches to make it to the top four and reach the final. However, KKR have released Morgan, who led them to their first final since IPL 2014.

KKR complete list of retained players:

Andre Russell - Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million)

Varun Chakaravarthy - Rs 12 crore (INR 120 million)

Venkatesh Iyer - Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million)

Sunil Narine - Rs 6 crore (INR 60 million)

Russell has been retained by KKR as the first-choice player and will be drawing a salary of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million) for the next three seasons. Chakaravarthy, who picked up an impressive 18 wickets in the IPL 2021 has been kept by the two-time champions.

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Iyer has had a remarkable rise and has been retained by KKR as their third-choice player for a whopping Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million). Iyer had a sensational debut campaign for KKR last season as he took the second leg of IPL 2021 by a storm with his all-round performances.

Iyer scored 370 runs and picked up three wickets in ten matches for KKR last season and was expected to trigger a bidding war had he gone to the auction pool. However, he has been kept by KKR, who have let go of promising young talent Shubman Gill to retain the all-rounder.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the list of retained players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction. KKR have retained all-rounders Andre Russel, Sunil Narine, young Indian sensation Venkatesh Iyer and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced the list of retained players ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega auction. KKR have retained all-rounders Andre Russel, Sunil Narine, young Indian sensation Venkatesh Iyer and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. KKR had reached the final of the Indian Premier League 2021 season but lost against eventual champions Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to miss out on their second league title. Not many had expected KKR to make it to the playoffs after a disappointing show in the first leg of the tournament. However, the Eoin Morgan-led side, which managed only two wins in their first seven games, bounced back with five wins in their next seven matches to make it to the top four and reach the final. However, KKR have released Morgan, who led them to their first final since IPL 2014. KKR complete list of retained players: Andre Russell - Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million) Varun Chakaravarthy - Rs 12 crore (INR 120 million) Venkatesh Iyer - Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million) Sunil Narine - Rs 6 crore (INR 60 million) Russell has been retained by KKR as the first-choice player and will be drawing a salary of Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million) for the next three seasons. Chakaravarthy, who picked up an impressive 18 wickets in the IPL 2021 has been kept by the two-time champions. Also Read: Chennai Super Kings complete retention list: CSK retain MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja and two others Iyer has had a remarkable rise and has been retained by KKR as their third-choice player for a whopping Rs 8 crore (INR 80 million). Iyer had a sensational debut campaign for KKR last season as he took the second leg of IPL 2021 by a storm with his all-round performances. Iyer scored 370 runs and picked up three wickets in ten matches for KKR last season and was expected to trigger a bidding war had he gone to the auction pool. However, he has been kept by KKR, who have let go of promising young talent Shubman Gill to retain the all-rounder.

Kolkata Knight Riders complete retention list: KKR retain Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer and two others

The deadline for retentions for the existing eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is inching closer with the franchises trying to form the best possible core from their current squad before realising others. Each of the eight franchises can only retain a maximum of four players with no Right to Match (RTM) option available this time around.

November 30 is the deadline for the eight teams to submit their final list of retentions. The two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can then pick up a maximum of three players each from the pool of non-retained players while the rest will head to the auction table.

As the deadline for retentions approaches, here we take a look at the players likely to be retained by Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.

1) Chennai Super Kings - MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali/Sam Curran

As per a report in Indan Express, four-time champions CSK will retain their skipper MS Dhoni despite him being in the final lap of his career. Dhoni will once again lead the Yellow Army next season having already confirmed that he will be playing his last T20 in Chennai.

Star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had a memorable campaign in IPL 2021 bagging&nbsp;the Orange Cap for being the highest run-getter of the season is also set to be retained along with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. As per Indian Express, CSK are in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to retain him as their fourth player but they might consider keeping Sam Curran if Ali doesn't agree.

2) Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are the most successful side in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and have one of the best squads at their disposal. MI have some of the biggest superstars in their ranks and it is certainly going to be a tricky task for the team management to pick their ideal retentions.

As per Indian Express,&nbsp;Mumbai Indians have decided to retain captain Rohit Sharma and ace fast bowler Jsprit Bumrah. The franchise is in talks with veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard while there are chances of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan getting retained as well. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult might be targeted by the two new franchises or head into the auction pool after being released.

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3) Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals are all set to let go of the likes of former captain Shreyas Iyer, R Ashwin and Steve Smth among others as they have reportedly planned to retain Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje, as per a report in ESPN Cricinfo. Pant is set to be DC's first retention for Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million).

Delhi Capitals wanted to retain Iyer and were in talks with the star batter. However, the stylish right-hander wanted a leadership role and thus decided to head into the auction pool. Iyer was replaced as captain by Pant in IPL 2021, a move that played a significant role in his decision to leave DC.

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4) Kolkata Knight Riders - Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy

Kolkata Knight Riders are likely to retain two of their star all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, as per a report in Indian Express. The 2021 season finalists also want to keep spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and are yet to decide between Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer. While Gill has scored 1417 runs in 58 matches for KKR so far, Iyer had a season to remember in IPL 2021 where he notched up 370 runs in ten matches.

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The deadline for retentions for the existing eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is inching closer with the franchises trying to form the best possible core from their current squad before realising others.

The deadline for retentions for the existing eight teams of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is inching closer with the franchises trying to form the best possible core from their current squad before realising others. Each of the eight franchises can only retain a maximum of four players with no Right to Match (RTM) option available this time around. November 30 is the deadline for the eight teams to submit their final list of retentions. The two new teams - Lucknow and Ahmedabad can then pick up a maximum of three players each from the pool of non-retained players while the rest will head to the auction table. As the deadline for retentions approaches, here we take a look at the players likely to be retained by Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. 1) Chennai Super Kings - MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali/Sam Curran As per a report in Indan Express, four-time champions CSK will retain their skipper MS Dhoni despite him being in the final lap of his career. Dhoni will once again lead the Yellow Army next season having already confirmed that he will be playing his last T20 in Chennai. Star batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had a memorable campaign in IPL 2021 bagging the Orange Cap for being the highest run-getter of the season is also set to be retained along with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. As per Indian Express, CSK are in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to retain him as their fourth player but they might consider keeping Sam Curran if Ali doesn't agree. 2) Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are the most successful side in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and have one of the best squads at their disposal. MI have some of the biggest superstars in their ranks and it is certainly going to be a tricky task for the team management to pick their ideal retentions. As per Indian Express, Mumbai Indians have decided to retain captain Rohit Sharma and ace fast bowler Jsprit Bumrah. The franchise is in talks with veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard while there are chances of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan getting retained as well. The likes of Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Trent Boult might be targeted by the two new franchises or head into the auction pool after being released. Also Read: RR retain skipper Sanju Samson for whopping price; Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer likely to follow suit: Report 3) Delhi Capitals - Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje Delhi Capitals are all set to let go of the likes of former captain Shreyas Iyer, R Ashwin and Steve Smth among others as they have reportedly planned to retain Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Axar Patel and Anrich Nortje, as per a report in ESPN Cricinfo. Pant is set to be DC's first retention for Rs 16 crore (INR 160 million). Delhi Capitals wanted to retain Iyer and were in talks with the star batter. However, the stylish right-hander wanted a leadership role and thus decided to head into the auction pool. Iyer was replaced as captain by Pant in IPL 2021, a move that played a significant role in his decision to leave DC. Also Read: Delhi Capitals to release Shreyas Iyer as list of players to be retained released - Report 4) Kolkata Knight Riders - Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy Kolkata Knight Riders are likely to retain two of their star all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, as per a report in Indian Express. The 2021 season finalists also want to keep spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and are yet to decide between Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer. While Gill has scored 1417 runs in 58 matches for KKR so far, Iyer had a season to remember in IPL 2021 where he notched up 370 runs in ten matches.

Who will keep whom? List of players likely to be retained by CSK, KKR, DC and MI ahead of IPL mega auction

If reports are believed to be true, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have decided to retain their talismanic captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni ahead of the mega auction. The Indian cricket board drafted rules and guidelines for the auction ahead of the next edition of the IPL.

If reports are believed to be true, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have decided to retain their talismanic captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni ahead of the mega auction. The Indian cricket board drafted rules and guidelines for the auction ahead of the next edition of the IPL. As per the rules, each team is allowed to retain a maximum of four players. There's an edition of two new teams, and the existing teams have to submit their lists of retained players by November 30 and cricket pundits are speculating which players will be retained. ALSO READ | VIRAL: Team India coach Rahul Dravid resorts to off-spin in nets ahead of 1st Test vs NZ - WATCH Chennai Super Kings (CSK) However, what can be considered as good news for the CSK fans, a report by Indian Express revealed that Dhoni will be retained for the next three IPL seasons. Apart from him, the franchise has retained all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad, who played key roles in CSK 2021 IPL title win. The team is also in talks with England all-rounder Moeen Ali to come on board. The report also added that if Ali doesn't agree to stay, CSK will move on to England pacer Sam Curran as the fourth option to retain. ALSO READ | 'There will be great understanding and...' - Irfan Pathan confident of Rahul Dravid-Virat Kohli partnership Delhi Capitals (DC) It is also understood that Delhi Capitals will let go star batter Shreyas Iyer, who wants to lead the team but the franchise wants Rishabh Pant as the skipper. Apart from the wicket-keeper batter, DC will also all-rounder Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw and pacer Anrich Nortje. Mumbai Indians (MI) The reports also mentioned that in the list of retained players by the Mumbai Indians, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav have no place. MI is likely to retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Ishan Kishan. Apart from these three, the franchise is in negotiations with their West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) As per the report, KKR likely to retain all-rounders, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. They also have spinner Varun Chakravarty in the list of players to be retained. But no decision yet on Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer. It has been understood that India opener KL Rahul has parted ways with Punjab Kings and is likely to lead the new Lucknow team.

IPL 2022 auction: CSK to retain MS Dhoni for three seasons, DC to let go Shreyas Iyer - Report

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and his wife Dipika Pallikal announced on Thursday (October 28) the birth of their twin boys. Taking to official social media handle, the cricketer shared adorable pictures with his wife and the newborns.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and his wife Dipika Pallikal announced on Thursday (October 28) the birth of their twin boys. Taking to official social media handle, the cricketer shared adorable pictures with his wife and the newborns. "And just like that 3 became 5 Dipika and I have been blessed with two beautiful baby boys Kabir Pallikal Karthik Zian Pallikal Karthik and we could not be happier," Karthik wrote as the caption of the post. In his post, Dinesh Karthik revealed the names of baby boys, Kabir Pallikal Karthik and Zian Pallikal Karthik. WATCH | T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer's reactions to Virat Kohli's 'brilliance' in nets go viral See the post here: And just like that 3 became 5 🤍 Dipika and I have been blessed with two beautiful baby boys 👶 Kabir Pallikal Karthik Zian Pallikal Karthik and we could not be happier ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Rc2XqHvPzU — DK (@DineshKarthik) October 28, 2021 × ALSO READ | Mohammad Shami 'looking forward' to next game against New Zealand, shares image from training session The good was also shared by the official handle of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as the team wished the couple. "Big, big congratulations to @DineshKarthik and @DipikaPallikal on becoming parents of two beautiful twin sons - Our Knight Riders' family just got a little 𝘵𝘸𝘰 bigger!" Twitter handle of KKR posted. Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh also wished Dinesh and Dipika as wrote, "Congratulations .. what an amazing news.. @DineshKarthik @DipikaPallikal life starts now guys.. Ek se bhalle 2 wah.. So Happy for you guys" In 2015, Karthik tied the knot in traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies with Dipika, who is an Indian professional squash player. She is also the first Indian to get into the top 10 of the official women's squash world rankings. She is a multiple Asian Games and Commonwealth Games medal-winning athlete. Whereas, Karthik was last seen in action in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season with KKR.

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, Dipika Pallikal blessed with twin boys

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE on October 15 to clinch their fourth title overall. Heading into the summit clash, the Yellow Army had a 3-match winning streak over KKR, who had come from behind to enter the season-finale after languishing at the bottom-half when the first leg of IPL 14 got halted.

Although KKR didn't win the coveted title, the two-time winners can be extremely proud of their campaign as they overcame several obstacles and showed great character and grit to make it to the season-finale, after a forgettable first-half (with two wins from seven games). Thus, Dhoni also praised KKR outfit at the post-match presentation after leading his side to another historic title.

"Before I start talking about CSK, it's important I talk about KKR. For the position they were in after the first phase, it is very difficult to come back and do what they have done.&nbsp;If any team deserved to win the IPL this year, I feel it was KKR.&nbsp;I think the break helped them," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation.

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KKR CEO Venky Mysore shared the video of Dhoni's statement and termed him as a 'class act'. "Only two words to describe MSD…..#ClassAct ⁦@KKRiders⁩ ⁦@ChennaiIPL," Mysore captioned the video.

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Talking about the final, Morgan &amp; Co. won the toss and invited CSK to bat first. Riding on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 32, who ended with the Orange Cap by a whisker, Faf du Plessis' belligerent 86 and cameos from Moeen Ali and Robin Uthappa, CSK made 192-3. In reply, KKR were well-placed at 91-0 before a collapse saw them get restricted for 165-9 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

Dhoni is currently involved with Virat Kohli-led Team India as a mentor for the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE on October 15 to clinch their fourth title overall.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE on October 15 to clinch their fourth title overall. Heading into the summit clash, the Yellow Army had a 3-match winning streak over KKR, who had come from behind to enter the season-finale after languishing at the bottom-half when the first leg of IPL 14 got halted. Although KKR didn't win the coveted title, the two-time winners can be extremely proud of their campaign as they overcame several obstacles and showed great character and grit to make it to the season-finale, after a forgettable first-half (with two wins from seven games). Thus, Dhoni also praised KKR outfit at the post-match presentation after leading his side to another historic title. "Before I start talking about CSK, it's important I talk about KKR. For the position they were in after the first phase, it is very difficult to come back and do what they have done. If any team deserved to win the IPL this year, I feel it was KKR. I think the break helped them," Dhoni said at the post-match presentation. ALSO READ | 'Are you coming?' - Hardik Pandya reveals how MS Dhoni knew about his surprise Ranchi visit in 2020 KKR CEO Venky Mysore shared the video of Dhoni's statement and termed him as a 'class act'. "Only two words to describe MSD…..#ClassAct ⁦@KKRiders⁩ ⁦@ChennaiIPL," Mysore captioned the video. Only two words to describe MSD…..#ClassAct ⁦@KKRiders⁩ ⁦@ChennaiIPL⁩ pic.twitter.com/9NuNYketyX — Venky Mysore (@VenkyMysore) October 17, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'No CSK without MS Dhoni' - N Srinivasan lavishes huge praise on Yellow Army's skipper post IPL 2021 win Talking about the final, Morgan & Co. won the toss and invited CSK to bat first. Riding on Ruturaj Gaikwad's 32, who ended with the Orange Cap by a whisker, Faf du Plessis' belligerent 86 and cameos from Moeen Ali and Robin Uthappa, CSK made 192-3. In reply, KKR were well-placed at 91-0 before a collapse saw them get restricted for 165-9 in 20 overs. Dhoni is currently involved with Virat Kohli-led Team India as a mentor for the T20 World Cup 2021, in the UAE.

KKR CEO shares two-word praise for MS Dhoni after being touched by CSK skipper's brilliant gesture

After Chennai Super Kings aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

After Chennai Super Kings aka 'Dad's Army', clinched their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, the young members of the CSK family were spotted having a gala time, celebrating the winning moment most adorably at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. On Friday (October 15), CSK defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 27 runs to win the 14th edition of the cash-rich cricket league. After posting a total of 192/3, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur took command of the bowling department and restricted KKR to 165/9. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni hints at returning for CSK next year after leading them to 4th IPL title Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of CSK, collected the coveted trophy from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and handed it over to young pacer, Deepak Chahar. With beautiful fireworks and glittery confetti, CSK celebrated the win in Dubai with their family, among several cute videos, a clip of Dhoni's daughter Ziva and Suresh Raina's daughter Gracia playing with the camera went viral on the social media forums. ALSO READ | From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 Watch the adorable video here and don't miss Dhoni's reaction: This is really cute😍#IPL2021 #CSK #dhoni#ziva pic.twitter.com/1lcL4hKnp5 — delhicapitalsfanclub (@pantiyerfc) October 15, 2021 × The family that stays together#dhoni #CSKvKKR #ChennaiSuperKings #shardul #ruturaj #WhistlePodu #WhistlePoduArmy #SRK #Venkatesh #Yellove #sakshi #ziva #Raina pic.twitter.com/rM9wxm4OwX — Nitin Kumar Agarwal (@nitinalwz) October 15, 2021 × During the match, Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls as CSK made 192 for three in the IPL 2021 summit clash. He continued his fine form as he struck seven fours and three sixes during his knock after CSK were invited to bat. "We shuffled a few players, we used them in different ways," Dhoni said of their turnaround after collecting the trophy. "It was important to take responsibility and we had match-winners coming game after game and performing. People who were in form, they made sure they were scoring throughout the tournament, and everybody else was chipping in," he added. On the other hand, Kolkata, led by England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, got off to a flying start with openers Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer smashing individual fifties. Gill made 51 and Iyer scored 50 before wheels came off their innings and two-time champions Kolkata, cruising at 91-0 in the 11th over, eventually finished on 165-9.

IPL 2021: Ziva and Gracia play with camera as MS Dhoni adorably watches them, cute video will melt your heart

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15). Morgan especially lauded the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer for putting in remarkable performances throughout the season.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in. Today unfortunately wasn't ours. Venkatesh is new to this platform but has a huge future. Him and Gill have been the cornerstone of our batting. The energy Tripathi showed was absolutely outstanding."&nbsp;

KKR had finished the India leg of IPL 2021 with just two wins from seven games, but shift to UAE brought about a significant change as the side went on to win matches to reach the final. Venkatesh Iyer proved a great find as he changed the dynamics of the side while coming out to open along with Gill.&nbsp;

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"We are extremely proud of the fight we have shown. The character and fight are a trademark. Our owners - Shahrukh, Venky have been absolutely outstanding. The guys fought incredibly hard and performed. Iyer and Gill have been outstanding. Ventakesh is new to this platform. They have been the cornerstone of our batting. Tripathi left everything out there today. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury," Morgan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended.&nbsp;

During the match, Faf du Plessis' 86-run knock inspired the team to post 192/3 and eventually defeat KKR by 27 runs. With this, MS Dhoni's lineup won the IPL trophy for the fourth time, having previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011 and 2018. &nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan said he is "extremely proud" of the fight the team put in the final match of Indian Premier League 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (October 15). Morgan especially lauded the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer for putting in remarkable performances throughout the season. During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "Extremely proud of the fight the boys have put in. Today unfortunately wasn't ours. Venkatesh is new to this platform but has a huge future. Him and Gill have been the cornerstone of our batting. The energy Tripathi showed was absolutely outstanding." KKR had finished the India leg of IPL 2021 with just two wins from seven games, but shift to UAE brought about a significant change as the side went on to win matches to reach the final. Venkatesh Iyer proved a great find as he changed the dynamics of the side while coming out to open along with Gill. ALSO READ | From perfect catch to highest runs: List of all the awards in IPL 2021 Not the way we wanted to end the season but it’s been a journey to remember. Thank you to all you fans for believing in us & always getting behind us in not only the good times but the toughest of times as well. For the fans. For the badge. Always. 💜💛#KKR #AmiKKR #WeAreKKR pic.twitter.com/R6WlnCpufg — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021 × 💔 pic.twitter.com/SzHwQjZumW — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021 × "We are extremely proud of the fight we have shown. The character and fight are a trademark. Our owners - Shahrukh, Venky have been absolutely outstanding. The guys fought incredibly hard and performed. Iyer and Gill have been outstanding. Ventakesh is new to this platform. They have been the cornerstone of our batting. Tripathi left everything out there today. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury," Morgan told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended. During the match, Faf du Plessis' 86-run knock inspired the team to post 192/3 and eventually defeat KKR by 27 runs. With this, MS Dhoni's lineup won the IPL trophy for the fourth time, having previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011 and 2018.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa said he was always hopeful of playing for the franchise one day and is really grateful about that.

Uthappa played a knock of 31 off 15 balls and helped CSK defeat KKR by 27 runs in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday.

In a video posted on the IPL website, Uthappa shared his experience with CSK coach Stephen Fleming about playing for the franchise.

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"I am glad that I was able to be a part of this franchise. I was on the outside for a long time and always hoped that I would get to play here and contribute to the team in a way that is meaningful," said the Indian batter.

"I really enjoyed sharing the dressing room with you guys. It truly feels like a family and I just can`t wait to get back here," he added.

Uthappa also lauded the support staff for motivating him during the time when he was not included in the playing XI.

"I am grateful to you (CSK) guys for the amount of communication extended to me during the course of the tournament, especially when I wasn`t playing," he said.

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"The conversations that you (Fleming) had with me during the practice. The conversations Huss (Michael Hussey) had with me during the practice and the entire support staff has been of great help and that`s what got me going," he added.

CSK, who posted 192/3 on the board on the back of du Plessis` brilliant 86, restricted KKR to 165/9 and sealed a 27-run win. The side has previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011, and 2018.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa said he was always hopeful of playing for the franchise one day and is really grateful about that. Uthappa played a knock of 31 off 15 balls and helped CSK defeat KKR by 27 runs in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa said he was always hopeful of playing for the franchise one day and is really grateful about that. Uthappa played a knock of 31 off 15 balls and helped CSK defeat KKR by 27 runs in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday. In a video posted on the IPL website, Uthappa shared his experience with CSK coach Stephen Fleming about playing for the franchise. In Pics: IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings clinch title for the fourth time: Highlights of CSK vs KKR final clash "I am glad that I was able to be a part of this franchise. I was on the outside for a long time and always hoped that I would get to play here and contribute to the team in a way that is meaningful," said the Indian batter. "I really enjoyed sharing the dressing room with you guys. It truly feels like a family and I just can`t wait to get back here," he added. Uthappa also lauded the support staff for motivating him during the time when he was not included in the playing XI. "I am grateful to you (CSK) guys for the amount of communication extended to me during the course of the tournament, especially when I wasn`t playing," he said. In Pics: From Pant's prank to Chahar’s adorable proposal to girlfriend: Top heartwarming moments from IPL 2021 "The conversations that you (Fleming) had with me during the practice. The conversations Huss (Michael Hussey) had with me during the practice and the entire support staff has been of great help and that`s what got me going," he added. CSK, who posted 192/3 on the board on the back of du Plessis` brilliant 86, restricted KKR to 165/9 and sealed a 27-run win. The side has previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011, and 2018.

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The two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have entered the IPL 2021 final, riding on the back of some superlative performances from their Indian youngsters such as Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Varun Chakravarthy along with some very vital contributions from Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, etc.

For the unversed, Eoin Morgan-led KKR had only two wins from seven games in the first leg of IPL 14, in India. However, they turned their campaign emphatically with seven victories from nine games to enter their third finale in the IPL. Ahead of their big-ticket encounter versus MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Virender Sehwag has suggested the Kolkata franchise to retain one of their uncapped Indian players, i.e. Venkatesh Iyer.

Iyer was introduced into the KKR line-up in the UAE leg. The swashbuckling left-hander made a mark instantly, with his free-flowing approach, to amass 320 runs in 10 games at an average of 32 and strike-rate of 125, along with three half-centuries.

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Thus, Sehwag told Cricbuzz, "No doubt. He has been a great find of this tournament, because if someone has been instrumental in staging KKR’s comeback, it has been Iyer. The starts he has given KKR at the top, it has allowed the team to reach the final. Even against Delhi Capitals, he finished the match in the first 10 overs itself and from there onward, it was merely a formality."

"The way he is batting, he can be the top contender if KKR are looking to retain some players. He may have come in this year for a cheaper price but heading into the mega auction, he will be sold for a very expensive price. So, I would like to believe that KKR would discuss that if they are to retain 2-3 Indians, Iyer can be one of them," Sehwag added.

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Iyer has taken on some world-class bowlers with ease and confidence. His contributions at the top of the order have immensely helped KKR to start well in the UAE leg. He was also impressive in the side's narrow-win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Qualifier 2,&nbsp;taking&nbsp;his franchise to the finale. He will now like to play a match-winning knock versus Chennai in the season-finale and guide Kolkata&nbsp;to their third title. If he plays a memorable knock in the final, KKR will surely like to retain him ahead of the mega auction, later this year.

The two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have entered the IPL 2021 final, riding on the back of some superlative performances from their Indian youngsters such as Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Varun Chakravarthy along with some very vital contributions from Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, etc.

The two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have entered the IPL 2021 final, riding on the back of some superlative performances from their Indian youngsters such as Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Varun Chakravarthy along with some very vital contributions from Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, etc. For the unversed, Eoin Morgan-led KKR had only two wins from seven games in the first leg of IPL 14, in India. However, they turned their campaign emphatically with seven victories from nine games to enter their third finale in the IPL. Ahead of their big-ticket encounter versus MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Virender Sehwag has suggested the Kolkata franchise to retain one of their uncapped Indian players, i.e. Venkatesh Iyer. Iyer was introduced into the KKR line-up in the UAE leg. The swashbuckling left-hander made a mark instantly, with his free-flowing approach, to amass 320 runs in 10 games at an average of 32 and strike-rate of 125, along with three half-centuries. ALSO READ | When Manvinder Bisla tormented MS Dhoni & Co.! Here's what happened in last IPL final between CSK and KKR Thus, Sehwag told Cricbuzz, "No doubt. He has been a great find of this tournament, because if someone has been instrumental in staging KKR’s comeback, it has been Iyer. The starts he has given KKR at the top, it has allowed the team to reach the final. Even against Delhi Capitals, he finished the match in the first 10 overs itself and from there onward, it was merely a formality." "The way he is batting, he can be the top contender if KKR are looking to retain some players. He may have come in this year for a cheaper price but heading into the mega auction, he will be sold for a very expensive price. So, I would like to believe that KKR would discuss that if they are to retain 2-3 Indians, Iyer can be one of them," Sehwag added. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders players erupt in joy after a sensational win against Delhi Capitals - Watch Iyer has taken on some world-class bowlers with ease and confidence. His contributions at the top of the order have immensely helped KKR to start well in the UAE leg. He was also impressive in the side's narrow-win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Qualifier 2, taking his franchise to the finale. He will now like to play a match-winning knock versus Chennai in the season-finale and guide Kolkata to their third title. If he plays a memorable knock in the final, KKR will surely like to retain him ahead of the mega auction, later this year.

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Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).&nbsp;

Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance.&nbsp;

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"Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;

"Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added.&nbsp;

If we talk about both the captains,&nbsp;while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK.&nbsp;

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MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes.&nbsp;

Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15).

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn weighed in on the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday (October 15). Expressing his thoughts on the batting forms of skippers of both the teams — MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan, Steyn said that their captaincy skills helped the teams get to the final despite the fact that both of them failed to impress with their individual performance. ALSO READ | Here's why Sanjay Manjrekar feels IPL 2021 has been 'most frustrating' to watch "Their captaincy has helped their teams get to the final, but with one game to go, you worry it will catch up to them," said Steyn in a conversation on ESPNcricinfo. "Class is permanent with someone like MS Dhoni. He came out the other day (Qualifier 1) and was able to get his team over the line. I feel he has probably got it between his teeth, whereas Eoin Morgan might just be struggling a bit more with the bat, and KKR might just run out of their luck, so as to speak," he added. If we talk about both the captains, while Dhoni showed signs of redemption in the knockout game against Delhi Capitals, Morgan registered a duck before KKR sealed a win to set up a final clash with CSK. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni's men reach the finals. On the other hand, Morgan's side was completely down and out in the India leg as the side had won just two games out of seven. However, travelling to the UAE brought about a change in fortunes. Venkatesh Iyer's inclusion provided the much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season. (With inputs from agencies)

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As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season.

Manjrekar highlighted the performances by players who are "ordinary" and are "past their prime" in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league and also mentioned why&nbsp;there were&nbsp;so many "bizarre" ends and "turn-arounds". He further opined why this season has been the "most frustrating" IPL to watch for him.&nbsp;

"I've followed the IPL very closely, but this has been a very unique IPL. Because we have seen some quality players, but we have also seen a large number of guys who are either ability-wise quite ordinary to begin with or players who are past their prime. So, we have seen a lot of those kinds of players in the IPL and we have seen some bizarre results and performances," Manjrekar said during a show on ESPNcricinfo.com.&nbsp;

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"You've got these very good players and then there is a huge chunk of out-of-form players, players past their prime and players with ability that you wonder they belong here. And that is the reason why we've seen so many bizarre ends and turn-arounds. This has been, for me, the most frustrating IPL to watch," he added.&nbsp;

Manjrekar's words were recorded after the finish of the second Qualifier between KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC) that Morgan's team won by three wickets in a nail-biting finish. Set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. With seven needed off the last over, Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit a six on the second last ball of the over to guide his side home.&nbsp;

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However, if we talk about the IPL 2021 final then both teams are led by two successful skippers as between them they have won every major title on offer. Morgan led England to victory in the 2019 50-over World Cup. On the other hand, Dhoni masterminded India's wins. He was India's captain when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 50-over title.

As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season.

As MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to take on Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final of Indian Premier League 2021, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his thoughts over the quality of cricket throughout the season. Manjrekar highlighted the performances by players who are "ordinary" and are "past their prime" in the 14th edition of the cash-rich league and also mentioned why there were so many "bizarre" ends and "turn-arounds". He further opined why this season has been the "most frustrating" IPL to watch for him. "I've followed the IPL very closely, but this has been a very unique IPL. Because we have seen some quality players, but we have also seen a large number of guys who are either ability-wise quite ordinary to begin with or players who are past their prime. So, we have seen a lot of those kinds of players in the IPL and we have seen some bizarre results and performances," Manjrekar said during a show on ESPNcricinfo.com. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'We don't have a keeper like MS Dhoni' - Virat Kohli teases Rishabh Pant in T20 World Cup promo "You've got these very good players and then there is a huge chunk of out-of-form players, players past their prime and players with ability that you wonder they belong here. And that is the reason why we've seen so many bizarre ends and turn-arounds. This has been, for me, the most frustrating IPL to watch," he added. Manjrekar's words were recorded after the finish of the second Qualifier between KKR and Delhi Capitals (DC) that Morgan's team won by three wickets in a nail-biting finish. Set 136 for victory, Kolkata looked to be easing towards victory before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. With seven needed off the last over, Rahul Tripathi (12 not out) hit a six on the second last ball of the over to guide his side home. ALSO READ | From India-Pakistan to England-West Indies: Reliving 5 humdingers in T20 World Cup However, if we talk about the IPL 2021 final then both teams are led by two successful skippers as between them they have won every major title on offer. Morgan led England to victory in the 2019 50-over World Cup. On the other hand, Dhoni masterminded India's wins. He was India's captain when they won the Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 50-over title.

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Rishabh Pant, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, said on Thursday that while his team's journey in the Indian Premier League&nbsp;2021 ended in heartbreak, he could not be prouder of leading this squad of exceptional players.

"It ended in heartbreak last night, but I could not be more proud of leading this team of exceptional warriors. We battled hard through the season, and while we may have fallen short on some days, we always gave 100 per cent," tweeted Pant.

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In another tweet, the Delhi skipper said: "To the owners, management, staff, my teammates and most importantly, our passionate fans, I want to say thank you from my heart. You all made this season special. We will come back stronger @DelhiCapitals."

KKR defeated Delhi Capitals by three wickets in Qualifier 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, with Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill scoring 55 and 46 runs respectively after Varun Chakravarthy's two-wicket haul.

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"Can't change anything after the match. Always we kept on believing and stayed in the game for as long as possible. The bowlers pulled it back. They bowled really well through the middle overs. We were stuck and unable to rotate the strike. Hopefully, we can come back next year for a stronger season," after the game, Pant told host broadcaster Star Sports.

"We played really good cricket throughout the season. We stuck together and cared for each other. Hopefully, we will improve next year and come back strongly," he added.

Shreyas Iyer, the former skipper of Delhi Capitals also expressed his love and belief in the team. “To be back with the team and back on the field was a moment that I’ve been looking forward to for what felt like ages. This is a special group of players that stuck it out and put up a fight, we gave everything we had out there and can go back with no regrets,” tweeted Iyer.

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“A big thank you to the coaches, support staff, my teammates and the fans for their relentless support this season,” he added in another tweet.

Delhi Capitals was on the top of the league, however, lost in both the qualifiers against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR will now face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2021 final on Friday at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Rishabh Pant, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, said on Thursday that while his team's journey in the Indian Premier League 2021 ended in heartbreak, he could not be prouder of leading this squad of exceptional players.

Rishabh Pant, the captain of the Delhi Capitals, said on Thursday that while his team's journey in the Indian Premier League 2021 ended in heartbreak, he could not be prouder of leading this squad of exceptional players. "It ended in heartbreak last night, but I could not be more proud of leading this team of exceptional warriors. We battled hard through the season, and while we may have fallen short on some days, we always gave 100 per cent," tweeted Pant. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: How Rishabh Pant pranked umpire before DC's Qualifier 2 face-off vs KKR - Watch It ended in heartbreak last night, but I could not be more proud of leading this team of exceptional warriors. We battled hard through the season, and while we may have fallen short on some days, we always gave 100%. pic.twitter.com/IRPGqsmPT0 — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) October 14, 2021 × In another tweet, the Delhi skipper said: "To the owners, management, staff, my teammates and most importantly, our passionate fans, I want to say thank you from my heart. You all made this season special. We will come back stronger @DelhiCapitals." KKR defeated Delhi Capitals by three wickets in Qualifier 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, with Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill scoring 55 and 46 runs respectively after Varun Chakravarthy's two-wicket haul. To the owners, management, staff, my teammates and most importantly, our passionate fans, I want to say thank you from my heart. You all made this season special. We will come back stronger @DelhiCapitals 🙌 — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) October 14, 2021 × "Can't change anything after the match. Always we kept on believing and stayed in the game for as long as possible. The bowlers pulled it back. They bowled really well through the middle overs. We were stuck and unable to rotate the strike. Hopefully, we can come back next year for a stronger season," after the game, Pant told host broadcaster Star Sports. "We played really good cricket throughout the season. We stuck together and cared for each other. Hopefully, we will improve next year and come back strongly," he added. Shreyas Iyer, the former skipper of Delhi Capitals also expressed his love and belief in the team. “To be back with the team and back on the field was a moment that I’ve been looking forward to for what felt like ages. This is a special group of players that stuck it out and put up a fight, we gave everything we had out there and can go back with no regrets,” tweeted Iyer. ALSO READ | Would never have R Ashwin in my T20 team: Sanjay Manjrekar's BOLD claim after DC lose Qualifier 2 to KKR To be back with the team and back on the field was a moment that I’ve been looking forward to for what felt like ages. This is a special group of players that stuck it out and put up a fight, we gave everything we had out there and can go back with no regrets. pic.twitter.com/67tFwUcRQj — Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) October 14, 2021 × “A big thank you to the coaches, support staff, my teammates and the fans for their relentless support this season,” he added in another tweet. Delhi Capitals was on the top of the league, however, lost in both the qualifiers against Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR will now face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2021 final on Friday at the Dubai International Stadium. A big thank you to the coaches, support staff, my teammates and the fans for their relentless support this season ❤️ — Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) October 14, 2021 ×

Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer express love and belief in their team Delhi Capitals after loss against KKR

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant was lost for words after his side failed to book a berth in the IPL 2021 final post Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeat in a very close clash on Wednesday (October 13).

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant was lost for words after his side failed to book a berth in the IPL 2021 final post Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeat in a very close clash on Wednesday (October 13). Delhi topped the eight-team table but failed to reach the final despite a late comeback when they took four Kolkata wickets in 10 balls including England captain Eoin Morgan. During the post-match presentation, Pant said, "I don't have words to express at the moment, can't tell anything. We just kept believing, tried to stay in the game as long as possible. The bowlers nearly pulled it back, but it's unfortunate that it didn't go our way." ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals players dejected after losing to KKR, video of emotional Prithvi Shaw goes viral "They bowled very well in the middle-overs, we got stuck and couldn't rotate strike. Delhi Capitals are known to be positive and hopefully we'll come back better next season," he added. "We played really good cricket, yes, there will be ups and downs, but we'll stay posit,ive, be there for each other, care for each other and hopefully we'll come back better next season," Pant said. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Kieron Pollard says West Indies will 'continue' taking a knee in support of BLM movement A match worthy of IPL folklore 🙌🏼 Good game, @KKRiders 💙💜 Here's wishing the Knights and @ChennaiIPL good luck for the #IPL2021 Final 🙌🏼#YehHaiNayiDilli #KKRvDC pic.twitter.com/DlD1HcP6NV — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 13, 2021 × One game, two emotions 📸📸#VIVOIPL | #Qualifier2 | #KKRvDC pic.twitter.com/fjgJxXkQrl — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 13, 2021 × In the match, KKR opted to bowl and dished out another superlative bowling display to restrict Delhi Capitals to 135 for 5 on a slow Sharjah track. Venkatesh Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) then shared 96 runs for the opening wicket but KKR lost five wickets, adding just seven runs to stare at defeat. But Tripathi smashed the much-needed six to snatch win from the jaws of defeat. Earlier, invited to bat, DC opener Shikhar Dhawan struggled his way to a 39-ball 36 but couldn't break the shackles. Prithvi Shaw (18) looked good in his brief stay, while comeback man Marcus Stoinis (18) got the start but couldn't capitalise on it. In the 18th over, Shimron Hetmyer (17) unleashed two sixes off Lockie Ferguson after getting a second lease of life, while Shreyas Iyer (30 not out) hit a four and a last-ball six in the 20th over to take DC to a competitive score. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant doesn't 'have words to express' after 'unfortunate' loss against KKR in Qualifier 2

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set up the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in the second qualifier on Wednesday (October 13).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) set up the final clash of Indian Premier League 2021 with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by three wickets in the second qualifier on Wednesday (October 13). In an absolute sensational way, KKR's Rahul Tripathi smashed a six in the penultimate ball to inspire his side to enter the final. Venkatesh Iyer struck a half-century that helped KKR to overcome a late wobble. KKR needed 136 to win and looked in control of the match after fine knocks from openers Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) before five quick wickets forced a thrilling finish. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Kieron Pollard says West Indies will 'continue' taking a knee in support of BLM movement With seven needed off the last over, DC's Ravichandran Ashwin removed Shakib Al Hasan and Sunil Narine off successive deliveries but Tripathi (12 not out) struck a sixer and stole the show. There was a moment when it appeared that Rishabh Pant's side might have managed a stunning comeback, however, they lost the match. Delhi players were dejected as the video of a teary-eyed Prithvi Shaw went viral. During the post-match presentation, Pant also looked emotional. Watch the video here: Well played Delhi 💪👍 Ashwin anna 🙏🔥#DCvsKKR #DCvKKR #PrithviShaw #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/OlCsysVcEx — Rahul Trimbak Munde (@MundeRahul25) October 13, 2021 × Prithvi Shaw :( pic.twitter.com/T4ebg7SbKl — Ryan (@ryandesa_07) October 13, 2021 × Feel so bad for this man Rishabh Pant. He got emotional, tears in his eyes. Don't disappoint Champion, this just beginning, much success is coming in the future. #KKRvDC pic.twitter.com/bVUlHqii4i — CricketMAN2 (@man4_cricket) October 13, 2021 × You gotta feel sad for Rishabh Pant's Delhi. #RishabhPant #PrithviShaw #Delhi #Kolkata #IPL2021 #Cricket #BetBarter #Socialmedia pic.twitter.com/1dszoxnGKi — Bet Barter (@BetBarteronline) October 13, 2021 × Switched off TV.. Unable to see our boys crying . Doesn’t matter which team it is.. #Indian players shouldn’t cry .. Heartbreaking moments 💔 . Stay strong boys .. Always another match will come to prove #DCvsKKR #KKRvDC #DC #KKR #IPL2021 @PrithviShaw @RishabhPant17 — Arun Thokai Vishakan (@combocreator) October 13, 2021 × Delhi were made to pay for a costly drop in the fifth over when Kagiso Rabada grassed a caught-and-bowled chance off Iyer, who hit four fours and three sixes in his third fifty in this season's IPL. Earlier, Delhi struggled for momentum after being put into bat on a slow pitch, losing regular wickets following a brisk opening stand between Shikhar Dhawan (36) and Prithvi Shaw (18). ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Shardul Thakur replaces Axar Patel to join Team India's main squad After the match Pant said, "I don't have words to express at the moment, can't tell anything. We just kept believing, tried to stay in the game as long as possible. The bowlers nearly pulled it back, but it's unfortunate that it didn't go our way." "They bowled very well in the middle-overs, we got stuck and couldn't rotate strike. Delhi Capitals are known to be positive and hopefully we'll come back better next season," he added. "We played really good cricket, yes, there will be ups and downs, but we'll stay positive, be there for each other, care for each other and hopefully we'll come back better next season," Pant said.

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals players dejected after losing to KKR, video of emotional Prithvi Shaw goes viral

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has been fined for breaching the Indian Premier League`s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals at Sharjah on Wednesday.

"Karthik admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," read a statement from IPL.

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Meanwhile, KKR held their nerve and beat the spirited Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 on Wednesday. The side has set up the blockbuster final showdown against the Chennai Super Kings, which will take place in Dubai on Friday.

Chasing 136, KKR got off to a solid start as openers Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill put on 51 runs inside the first six overs. Both batters kept on scoring runs steadily and at the halfway mark, KKR`s score read 76/0, still needing 60 more runs for the win.

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Iyer continued with his brilliant form and he brought up his half-century in the 12th over of the innings. It was Kagiso Rabada who finally ended Iyer`s (55) innings with KKR still 40 runs away from the target.

DC was able to take the wickets of Gill (46), Nitish Rana (13), Dinesh Karthik (0), Eoin Morgan (0), Shakib Al Hasan (0), and Sunil Narine (0) in a hurry, but in the end, KKR managed to get score 7 runs off the final over to register a win

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has been fined for breaching the Indian Premier League`s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals at Sharjah on Wednesday.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has been fined for breaching the Indian Premier League`s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team's Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals at Sharjah on Wednesday. "Karthik admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," read a statement from IPL. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant doesn't 'have words to express' after 'unfortunate' loss against KKR in Qualifier Meanwhile, KKR held their nerve and beat the spirited Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 on Wednesday. The side has set up the blockbuster final showdown against the Chennai Super Kings, which will take place in Dubai on Friday. Chasing 136, KKR got off to a solid start as openers Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill put on 51 runs inside the first six overs. Both batters kept on scoring runs steadily and at the halfway mark, KKR`s score read 76/0, still needing 60 more runs for the win. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals players dejected after losing to KKR, video of emotional Prithvi Shaw goes viral Iyer continued with his brilliant form and he brought up his half-century in the 12th over of the innings. It was Kagiso Rabada who finally ended Iyer`s (55) innings with KKR still 40 runs away from the target. DC was able to take the wickets of Gill (46), Nitish Rana (13), Dinesh Karthik (0), Eoin Morgan (0), Shakib Al Hasan (0), and Sunil Narine (0) in a hurry, but in the end, KKR managed to get score 7 runs off the final over to register a win

IPL 2021: KKR batter Dinesh Karthik reprimanded for breaching code of conduct in Qualifier 2

Rahul Tripathi smashed a six in the penultimate ball as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by three wickets in the second IPL qualifier here on Wednesday to set up a title clash with Chennai Super Kings.

Opting to bowl, KKR dished out another superlative bowling display to restrict Delhi Capitals to 135 for 5 on a slow Sharjah track.

Venkatesh Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) then shared 96 runs for the opening wicket but KKR lost five wickets, adding just seven runs to stare at defeat.

But Tripathi smashed the much-needed six to snatch win from the jaws of defeat.

Earlier, invited to bat, DC opener Shikhar Dhawan struggled his way to a 39-ball 36 but couldn't break the shackles. Prithvi Shaw (18) looked good in his brief stay, while comeback man Marcus Stoinis (18) got the start but couldn't capitalise on it.

In the 18th over, Shimron Hetmyer (17) unleashed two sixes off Lockie Ferguson after getting a second lease of life, while Shreyas Iyer (30 not out) hit a four and a last-ball six in the 20th over to take DC to a competitive score.

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Brief Scores: 
Delhi Capitals: 135 for 5 in 20 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 36, Shreyas Iyer 30 not out; Varun Chakravarty 2/26). 
Kolkata Knight Riders: 136 for 7 in 19.5 overs (Venkatesh Iyer 55, Shubman Gill 46; Kagiso Rabada 2/23, Anrich Nortje 2/31, R Ashwin 2/27).

Rahul Tripathi smashed a six in the penultimate ball as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by three wickets in the second IPL qualifier here on Wednesday to set up a title clash with Chennai Super Kings.

Rahul Tripathi smashed a six in the penultimate ball as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by three wickets in the second IPL qualifier here on Wednesday to set up a title clash with Chennai Super Kings. Opting to bowl, KKR dished out another superlative bowling display to restrict Delhi Capitals to 135 for 5 on a slow Sharjah track. Venkatesh Iyer (55) and Shubman Gill (46) then shared 96 runs for the opening wicket but KKR lost five wickets, adding just seven runs to stare at defeat. But Tripathi smashed the much-needed six to snatch win from the jaws of defeat. Earlier, invited to bat, DC opener Shikhar Dhawan struggled his way to a 39-ball 36 but couldn't break the shackles. Prithvi Shaw (18) looked good in his brief stay, while comeback man Marcus Stoinis (18) got the start but couldn't capitalise on it. In the 18th over, Shimron Hetmyer (17) unleashed two sixes off Lockie Ferguson after getting a second lease of life, while Shreyas Iyer (30 not out) hit a four and a last-ball six in the 20th over to take DC to a competitive score. WHAT. A. FINISH! 👌 👌 @KKRiders hold their nerve and seal a thrilling win over the spirited @DelhiCapitals in the #VIVOIPL #Qualifier2 & secure a place in the #Final. 👏 👏 #KKRvDC Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/eAAJHvCMYS pic.twitter.com/Qqf3fu1LRt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 13, 2021 × Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals: 135 for 5 in 20 overs (Shikhar Dhawan 36, Shreyas Iyer 30 not out; Varun Chakravarty 2/26). Kolkata Knight Riders: 136 for 7 in 19.5 overs (Venkatesh Iyer 55, Shubman Gill 46; Kagiso Rabada 2/23, Anrich Nortje 2/31, R Ashwin 2/27).

IPL 2021: KKR set up title clash with CSK after defeating Delhi Capitals in a last-over thriller

Ahead of the second Qualifier, Delhi Capitals’ players received a special mailbox from their fans back home. Filled with hand-written letters and touching, personalised gifts, the players were visibly moved by the outpouring of support and love from their loyal supporters.

Rishabh Pant-led DC get massive boost from fans ahead of Qualifier 2 vs KKR

Qualifier 2 of IPL 2021 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Wednesday (October 13).

While Kolkata Knight Riders will be jumping with confidence after their win against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals would be looking to find some confidence after their lose in Qualifier against Chennai Super Kings.

Both teams have won one game against each other in the league by now. Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, and Rahul Tripathi will be some of the players to watch out for in the second qualifier of IPL 2021.&nbsp;For the unversed, DC will be eager to enter their second successive IPL final whereas KKR will be desperate to play their third final, overall, after the 2014 season.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-kkr-vs-dc-qualifier-2-head-to-head-record-trivia-stats-and-squads-420319">IPL 2021: KKR vs DC Qualifier 2 - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads</a>

Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:

Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place? 

The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begin?

The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-extends-deadline-for-purchasing-tender-document-for-new-ipl-teams-420394">BCCI extends deadline for purchasing tender document for new IPL teams</a>

Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between DC vs KKR will be available on Hotstar.

Qualifier 2 of IPL 2021 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Wednesday (October 13).

Qualifier 2 of IPL 2021 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Wednesday (October 13). While Kolkata Knight Riders will be jumping with confidence after their win against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals would be looking to find some confidence after their lose in Qualifier against Chennai Super Kings. Both teams have won one game against each other in the league by now. Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, and Rahul Tripathi will be some of the players to watch out for in the second qualifier of IPL 2021. For the unversed, DC will be eager to enter their second successive IPL final whereas KKR will be desperate to play their third final, overall, after the 2014 season. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: KKR vs DC Qualifier 2 - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begin? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | BCCI extends deadline for purchasing tender document for new IPL teams Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between DC vs KKR will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, DC vs KKR Qualifier 2, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Knight Riders?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has said people don`t realise the gravity of what they post when they are on social media. In a video posted by KKR on Twitter on Tuesday, regarding the `hate-mongering` players receive on social media, Karthik was seen expressing his disappointment regarding the same. "I feel sometimes that social media needs to be a kinder place. I think people don't realise the gravity of what they say, be it memes, videos or just the use of words. It's a spur of moment thing for them, instinctively what they feel they just put out there," said the wicket-keeper batter. Karthik also said these people don't realise that what the other person has to go through because of their actions.

Earlier on Monday, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Daniel Christian and his partner Jorgia Dunn received flak from a certain section of fans following the team`s defeat in the Eliminator of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.KKR came in support of RCB players and tweeted, "Say NO to hate-mongering. Cricketers are subjected to online abuse way too often. It`s high time we take a strong stand against it. Victories and Losses are a part of any sport. We stand by you @RCBTweets@danchristian54 @Gmaxi_3. We`ve been there too." RCB batter and Christian`s compatriot Glenn Maxwell was the first one to call out the social media trolls. Maxwell in the wee hours of Tuesday hit back on social media trolls following the incident.&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has said people don`t realise the gravity of what they post when they are on social media. In a video posted by KKR on Twitter on Tuesday, regarding the `hate-mongering` players receive on social media, Karthik was seen expressing his disappointment regarding the same.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik has said people don`t realise the gravity of what they post when they are on social media. In a video posted by KKR on Twitter on Tuesday, regarding the `hate-mongering` players receive on social media, Karthik was seen expressing his disappointment regarding the same. "I feel sometimes that social media needs to be a kinder place. I think people don't realise the gravity of what they say, be it memes, videos or just the use of words. It's a spur of moment thing for them, instinctively what they feel they just put out there," said the wicket-keeper batter. Karthik also said these people don't realise that what the other person has to go through because of their actions. Earlier on Monday, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Daniel Christian and his partner Jorgia Dunn received flak from a certain section of fans following the team`s defeat in the Eliminator of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.KKR came in support of RCB players and tweeted, "Say NO to hate-mongering. Cricketers are subjected to online abuse way too often. It`s high time we take a strong stand against it. Victories and Losses are a part of any sport. We stand by you @RCBTweets@danchristian54 @Gmaxi_3. We`ve been there too." RCB batter and Christian`s compatriot Glenn Maxwell was the first one to call out the social media trolls. Maxwell in the wee hours of Tuesday hit back on social media trolls following the incident.

IPL 2021: People don't realise gravity of what they say on social media, says Dinesh Karthik

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Sunil Narine produced a stunning spell of bowling against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11). The KKR spinner ran through the RCB batting line-up with a four-wicket haul as Virat Kohli &amp; Co. were restricted on a low-key total of 138/7 in 20 overs.

Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR as he picked up the important wickets of RCB skipper Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers to ensure they couldn't post a big total on the board. The West Indies star finished with amazing figures of 4/21 in his four overs and created a new record in the IPL.

Narine now holds the record for the most number of four-wicket hauls by a spinner against a single franchise in the IPL. He now has three four-wicket hauls against Kohli's RCB - the most by a spinner against any single franchise in the history of the tournament. Narine had taken four-wicket hauls against RCB in IPL 2013 and 2014.

Narine also holds the record for most four-wicket hauls by any bowler in IPL. His 4/21 against RCB was his eighth four-wicket haul in the tournament - the most by any bowler so far. He surpasses Sri Lankan great Lasith Malinga, who picked up seven four-wicket hauls in his IPL career.

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Narine started his spell with the wicket of KS Bharat in the tenth over of RCB's innings before cleaning up Kohli and De Villiers in successive overs. He then sent Maxwell packing on just 15 off 18 balls to turn the match in KKR's favour.

The winner of the Eliminator will face Delhi Capitals in the second Qualifier while the loser will head back home. 
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Sunil Narine produced a stunning spell of bowling against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Sunil Narine produced a stunning spell of bowling against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11). The KKR spinner ran through the RCB batting line-up with a four-wicket haul as Virat Kohli & Co. were restricted on a low-key total of 138/7 in 20 overs. Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR as he picked up the important wickets of RCB skipper Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers to ensure they couldn't post a big total on the board. The West Indies star finished with amazing figures of 4/21 in his four overs and created a new record in the IPL. Narine now holds the record for the most number of four-wicket hauls by a spinner against a single franchise in the IPL. He now has three four-wicket hauls against Kohli's RCB - the most by a spinner against any single franchise in the history of the tournament. Narine had taken four-wicket hauls against RCB in IPL 2013 and 2014. Narine also holds the record for most four-wicket hauls by any bowler in IPL. His 4/21 against RCB was his eighth four-wicket haul in the tournament - the most by any bowler so far. He surpasses Sri Lankan great Lasith Malinga, who picked up seven four-wicket hauls in his IPL career. Also Read: Captain KL Rahul likely to part ways with Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2022 Narine started his spell with the wicket of KS Bharat in the tenth over of RCB's innings before cleaning up Kohli and De Villiers in successive overs. He then sent Maxwell packing on just 15 off 18 balls to turn the match in KKR's favour. The winner of the Eliminator will face Delhi Capitals in the second Qualifier while the loser will head back home.

KKR spinner Sunil Narine creates new IPL record with 4-wicket haul against RCB in Eliminator

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Robin Uthappa, who played a match-winning knock against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, said he has felt the most secure in the Yellow Camp in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Uthappa, who had earlier played for KKR under Gautam Gambhir's leadership, launched a counterattack after Faf du Plessis'&nbsp;early dismissal. The right-handed batsman smashed 63 off 44 balls as CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by four wickets.

"I always maintain that this has been one of the most secure franchises going around and everyone feels secure within the group and I think that only makes a player only give that much more to the franchise," Uthappa said during the post-match presentation.

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"After KKR, when Gauti was the captain I really enjoyed myself there and felt really secure in that group but after that this is the most secure I`ve felt while playing cricket in a while."

"It`s gonna be interesting and exciting and really looking forward to it. I just like to take the opportunity to say everyone in the world out there -- let`s be kind, the world needs it," he added.

Uthappa warmed the bench for CSK before he got the opportunity to bat in the last few games of the league stage. The right-handed batsman dedicated his knock to his son, who was celebrating his birthday on Sunday.

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"Happy that I was able to contribute. Today is my son`s birthday and this one`s for him. When I went out to bat we knew we needed a good start, so I just tried to react to the ball and play according to the merit," said Uthappa.

"Hopefully it`s nothing serious (about his injury), seems like it`s a little bit of a niggle and we have got 4 days to go so I should be good. There were days when there were doubts to be honest, when you don`t get to play these doubts tend to creep in and I try to make sure that I shut myself from the outside world, I just stuck to that and I just felt that at some point I will be able to contribute to the team in a way that`s really meaningful and I`m really grateful for God that I have been able to do that today," he signed off.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Robin Uthappa, who played a match-winning knock against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, said he has felt the most secure in the Yellow Camp in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Robin Uthappa, who played a match-winning knock against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, said he has felt the most secure in the Yellow Camp in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Uthappa, who had earlier played for KKR under Gautam Gambhir's leadership, launched a counterattack after Faf du Plessis' early dismissal. The right-handed batsman smashed 63 off 44 balls as CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by four wickets. "I always maintain that this has been one of the most secure franchises going around and everyone feels secure within the group and I think that only makes a player only give that much more to the franchise," Uthappa said during the post-match presentation. Also Read: WATCH - Sakshi gets emotional as MS Dhoni finishes off in style to take CSK to IPL 2021 final with DC win "After KKR, when Gauti was the captain I really enjoyed myself there and felt really secure in that group but after that this is the most secure I`ve felt while playing cricket in a while." "It`s gonna be interesting and exciting and really looking forward to it. I just like to take the opportunity to say everyone in the world out there -- let`s be kind, the world needs it," he added. Uthappa warmed the bench for CSK before he got the opportunity to bat in the last few games of the league stage. The right-handed batsman dedicated his knock to his son, who was celebrating his birthday on Sunday. Also Read: Virat Kohli's reaction is epic as 'greatest finisher' MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2021 final "Happy that I was able to contribute. Today is my son`s birthday and this one`s for him. When I went out to bat we knew we needed a good start, so I just tried to react to the ball and play according to the merit," said Uthappa. "Hopefully it`s nothing serious (about his injury), seems like it`s a little bit of a niggle and we have got 4 days to go so I should be good. There were days when there were doubts to be honest, when you don`t get to play these doubts tend to creep in and I try to make sure that I shut myself from the outside world, I just stuck to that and I just felt that at some point I will be able to contribute to the team in a way that`s really meaningful and I`m really grateful for God that I have been able to do that today," he signed off.

IPL 2021: After Gambhir-led KKR, CSK is where I have felt most secure, says Robin Uthappa

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be up against two-time champions the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Eliminator of the IPL 2021 edition. Both teams have qualified for the playoffs in quite a contrasting manner.

While&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bangalore were consistent throughout the league, Kolkata Knight Riders saw a complete turnaround in the UAE leg.

Kohli, who has decided to step down as captain after this season, guided RCB to the finals in 2016, as well as to the playoffs twice in 2015 and 2020, and he wants to end his captainship on a good note.

On the other hand, for Morgan, it will&nbsp;about reclaiming KKR's lost dominance, a team that enjoyed great success under Gautam Gambhir, who led them to two IPL wins in three years between 2012 and 2014.

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Both teams won one game against each other in the league. While KKR would come out as confident as it gave RCB a humiliating defeat in the last encounter whereas RCB would also be brimming with confidence as it defeated Delhi Capitals which is considered as the strongest team in the last league game

There are some big names that will feature in IPL’s Eliminator such as Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, etc. Overall, an equal encounter between both the teams is on the cards as two heavyweight sides are set to face each other&nbsp;at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;

Where is the IPL 2021 Eliminator match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place?

The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

What time does the IPL 2021 Eliminator match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders begin?

The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday.

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Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between KKR vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be up against two-time champions the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Eliminator of the IPL 2021 edition.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be up against two-time champions the Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Eliminator of the IPL 2021 edition. Both teams have qualified for the playoffs in quite a contrasting manner. While Royal Challengers Bangalore were consistent throughout the league, Kolkata Knight Riders saw a complete turnaround in the UAE leg. Kohli, who has decided to step down as captain after this season, guided RCB to the finals in 2016, as well as to the playoffs twice in 2015 and 2020, and he wants to end his captainship on a good note. On the other hand, for Morgan, it will about reclaiming KKR's lost dominance, a team that enjoyed great success under Gautam Gambhir, who led them to two IPL wins in three years between 2012 and 2014. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: MS Dhoni gives autographed ball to a teary-eyed young girl after CSK's Qualifier 1 win vs DC - Watch Both teams won one game against each other in the league. While KKR would come out as confident as it gave RCB a humiliating defeat in the last encounter whereas RCB would also be brimming with confidence as it defeated Delhi Capitals which is considered as the strongest team in the last league game There are some big names that will feature in IPL’s Eliminator such as Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, Yuzvendra Chahal, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Shubman Gill, Andre Russell, etc. Overall, an equal encounter between both the teams is on the cards as two heavyweight sides are set to face each other at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 Eliminator match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 Eliminator match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders begin? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 Eliminator, match prediction: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders tie? Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between KKR vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR Eliminator, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Royal Challengers vs Knight Riders?

Eoin Morgan, the skipper of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), expressed his thoughts on the upcoming crucial clash as KKR are set to lock horns against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday in the Eliminator of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

"RCB is a good side on paper they are very strong and it is going to be a challenge tomorrow. The middle order of RCB is very strong as there are very big names," said Morgan in a video shared by KKR.&nbsp;

Speaking about the conditions, Morgan said KKR adapted to the changes very well. "Sharjah wickets have surprised everyone and certainly our guys have adapted well. So hoping that's the same," he added.&nbsp;

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On Andre Russell's injury, Morgan said, "I think after training today we will see how he has progressed and we will then speak to the medical staff and see how he goes tomorrow."

Morgan also said that the consistent performances by the team have been the reason behind the "fantastic turnaround" for KKR. KKR had won two games in the IPL 2021 during the first half but the side came back with strong performances in the UAE leg to qualify for the playoffs.

"It's been a fantastic turnaround, I would say in results and our performances have been consistently good and I think the mood within the camp is quite confident. We are looking forward to tomorrow game," Morgan said in a video shared by KKR.

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On Thursday, KKR chief mentor David Hussey said pacer Lockie Ferguson is arguably one of the best T20 players in the world.

This observation from Hussey came after Shivam Mavi picked four while Ferguson scalped three wickets as KKR thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 86 runs on Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies)

Eoin Morgan, the skipper of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), expressed his thoughts on the upcoming crucial clash as KKR are set to lock horns against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday in the Eliminator of IPL 2021.

Eoin Morgan, the skipper of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), expressed his thoughts on the upcoming crucial clash as KKR are set to lock horns against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday in the Eliminator of IPL 2021. "RCB is a good side on paper they are very strong and it is going to be a challenge tomorrow. The middle order of RCB is very strong as there are very big names," said Morgan in a video shared by KKR. Speaking about the conditions, Morgan said KKR adapted to the changes very well. "Sharjah wickets have surprised everyone and certainly our guys have adapted well. So hoping that's the same," he added. ALSO READ | COVID-19 committee to decide fate of matches if cases arise in T20 Word Cup 2021: ICC On Andre Russell's injury, Morgan said, "I think after training today we will see how he has progressed and we will then speak to the medical staff and see how he goes tomorrow." Morgan also said that the consistent performances by the team have been the reason behind the "fantastic turnaround" for KKR. KKR had won two games in the IPL 2021 during the first half but the side came back with strong performances in the UAE leg to qualify for the playoffs. "It's been a fantastic turnaround, I would say in results and our performances have been consistently good and I think the mood within the camp is quite confident. We are looking forward to tomorrow game," Morgan said in a video shared by KKR. We're less than 2️⃣4️⃣ hours away from this epic encounter 😍 ✋ if you cannot keep calm!!!@Eoin16 @imVkohli #RCBvKKR #KKR #AmiKKR #KorboLorboJeetbo #আমিKKR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/0g1eVrxVTt — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 10, 2021 × POV: You just saw the league table (again) 😉 @Eoin16 #KKR #AmiKKR #KorboLorboJeetbo #আমিKKR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/MNywdJlEI2 — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 9, 2021 × On Thursday, KKR chief mentor David Hussey said pacer Lockie Ferguson is arguably one of the best T20 players in the world. This observation from Hussey came after Shivam Mavi picked four while Ferguson scalped three wickets as KKR thrashed Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 86 runs on Thursday. (With inputs from agencies)

'Mood within camp is quite confident': KKR skipper Eoin Morgan has his say ahead of IPL 2021 Eliminator

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