<p>Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan said coach Brendon McCullum deserves credit as the team has now won three games in the second leg of the Indian Premier League with the win over Delhi Capitals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"Delighted. Tough playing two day games in three days. But delighted to get a couple of points. Winning toss and fielding is not an easy thing to do. Guys were more calculated today, and it came off. When the outfield is slow, if you are cagey it can come back to hurt you."Both sides played the game hard. On a hot day, things can boil over. Thankfully it didn`t. We all played in the right spirit. And it`s a tough contest against Delhi Capitals. Full credit has to go to our coach Brendon McCullum. Its his ethos, his mindset, and the boys have bought into that," Morgan said after the game.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>DC skipper Rishabh Pant said the team was 10 runs short as they finished on 127/9 in their 20 overs. But he was quick to add that he is really happy with the performance of his bowlers as they looked to defend a low total.</p>

<p>"I think we were 10 short, not much. We knew wicket would slow down in the second innings. But every team is trying to win the match. We want to give 100 percent and if it doesn`t go our way we will learn and move on. Batting was pretty difficult for new batters. We wanted to capitalise in the end with the bat, but we lost wickets and ended up 10 short. Bowling performance -- really happy. There isn`t a massive change that we need to do," Pant said.</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan said coach Brendon McCullum deserves credit as the team has now won three games in the second leg of the Indian Premier League with the win over Delhi Capitals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan said coach Brendon McCullum deserves credit as the team has now won three games in the second leg of the Indian Premier League with the win over Delhi Capitals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. "Delighted. Tough playing two day games in three days. But delighted to get a couple of points. Winning toss and fielding is not an easy thing to do. Guys were more calculated today, and it came off. When the outfield is slow, if you are cagey it can come back to hurt you."Both sides played the game hard. On a hot day, things can boil over. Thankfully it didn`t. We all played in the right spirit. And it`s a tough contest against Delhi Capitals. Full credit has to go to our coach Brendon McCullum. Its his ethos, his mindset, and the boys have bought into that," Morgan said after the game. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Sunil Narine stars as KKR beat DC by 3 wickets, consolidate spot in top 4 DC skipper Rishabh Pant said the team was 10 runs short as they finished on 127/9 in their 20 overs. But he was quick to add that he is really happy with the performance of his bowlers as they looked to defend a low total. "I think we were 10 short, not much. We knew wicket would slow down in the second innings. But every team is trying to win the match. We want to give 100 percent and if it doesn`t go our way we will learn and move on. Batting was pretty difficult for new batters. We wanted to capitalise in the end with the bat, but we lost wickets and ended up 10 short. Bowling performance -- really happy. There isn`t a massive change that we need to do," Pant said.

IPL 2021: KKR skipper Eoin Morgan credits coach Brendon McCullum for team's revamp in final leg

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by three wickets in their Indian Premier League match, enhancing their chances of making the Play-offs stage, here on Tuesday. Skipper Rishabh Pant played a patient knock of 39 runs for the Capitals while Steve Smith, who replaced Prithvi Shaw, also contributed 39 runs. Lockie Feguson, Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer claimed two wickets apiece for KKR.</p>

<p>Nitish Rana led the chase with a short but an impactful innings of 36 runs after set batsman Shubhman Gill departed for 30. Sunil Narine made a quick 21 off 10 balls.</p>

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<p><strong>Brief Scores:<br />
Delhi Capitals:</strong> 127 for 9 in 20 overs (R Pant 39, S Smith 39; L Ferguson 2/10, S Narine 2/18, V Iyer 2/28).<br />
<strong>Kolkata Knight Riders:</strong> 130 for 7 in 18.2 overs. (N Rana 36 not out, S Gill 30; A Khan 3/13).</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by three wickets in their Indian Premier League match, enhancing their chances of making the Play-offs stage, here on Tuesday.

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by three wickets in their Indian Premier League match, enhancing their chances of making the Play-offs stage, here on Tuesday. Skipper Rishabh Pant played a patient knock of 39 runs for the Capitals while Steve Smith, who replaced Prithvi Shaw, also contributed 39 runs. Lockie Feguson, Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer claimed two wickets apiece for KKR. Nitish Rana led the chase with a short but an impactful innings of 36 runs after set batsman Shubhman Gill departed for 30. Sunil Narine made a quick 21 off 10 balls. ALSO READ | KKR vs DC: Rishabh Pant surpasses Virender Sehwag to become Delhi's all-time leading run-scorer during IPL 2021 Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals: 127 for 9 in 20 overs (R Pant 39, S Smith 39; L Ferguson 2/10, S Narine 2/18, V Iyer 2/28). Kolkata Knight Riders: 130 for 7 in 18.2 overs. (N Rana 36 not out, S Gill 30; A Khan 3/13).

IPL 2021: Sunil Narine stars as KKR beat DC by 3 wickets, consolidate spot in top 4

<p>Match 41 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday (September 28). In the low-scoring encounter, KKR managed to emerge on top of the DC franchise by 3 wickets -- in pursuit of 128 -- to pick up two vital points.</p>

<p>While Pant-led DC lost the encounter, the IPL 2020 runners-up remain in the top-two in the overall standings. For the skipper Pant, it was a decent game as he made a sedate 36-ball 39 and rotated the bowlers to make it tough for the Kolkata franchise. However, the 23-year-old achieved an elite feat during the match; surpassing Virender Sehwag to make Delhi franchise's leading run-scorer of all-time.</p>

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<p>Sehwag, who captained the Delhi Daredevils (DD) and took them to the playoffs in 2008, 2009 and 2012 -- ended his IPL career with&nbsp;2382 for the Delhi team. Pant now has 2,390 runs in 79 matches with a strike-rate of 148.35 and average of 35.67.</p>

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<p>Talking about DC vs KKR clash, KKR opted to bowl first as none of the DC batters played till the end to take Delhi beyond the 130-run mark. Courtesy Pant and Steve Smith's 39 apiece, DC were restricted for 127-9 as Venkatesh Iyer, Lockie Ferguson and Sunil Narine picked up two wickets each. In reply, Nitish Rana's unbeaten 36 and Shubman Gill's 30 took KKR to the target in 18.2 overs with 3 wickets in hand.</p>


Match 41 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday (September 28).

Match 41 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday (September 28). In the low-scoring encounter, KKR managed to emerge on top of the DC franchise by 3 wickets -- in pursuit of 128 -- to pick up two vital points. While Pant-led DC lost the encounter, the IPL 2020 runners-up remain in the top-two in the overall standings. For the skipper Pant, it was a decent game as he made a sedate 36-ball 39 and rotated the bowlers to make it tough for the Kolkata franchise. However, the 23-year-old achieved an elite feat during the match; surpassing Virender Sehwag to make Delhi franchise's leading run-scorer of all-time. ALSO READ | Shreyas Iyer likely to be included in India's main T20 World Cup squad as concerns arise over WC-bound players' form in IPL - Report Sehwag, who captained the Delhi Daredevils (DD) and took them to the playoffs in 2008, 2009 and 2012 -- ended his IPL career with 2382 for the Delhi team. Pant now has 2,390 runs in 79 matches with a strike-rate of 148.35 and average of 35.67. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Shreyas Iyer reacts after playing under Rishabh Pant during DC's 8-wicket win over SRH Talking about DC vs KKR clash, KKR opted to bowl first as none of the DC batters played till the end to take Delhi beyond the 130-run mark. Courtesy Pant and Steve Smith's 39 apiece, DC were restricted for 127-9 as Venkatesh Iyer, Lockie Ferguson and Sunil Narine picked up two wickets each. In reply, Nitish Rana's unbeaten 36 and Shubman Gill's 30 took KKR to the target in 18.2 overs with 3 wickets in hand.

KKR vs DC: Rishabh Pant surpasses Virender Sehwag to become Delhi's all-time leading run-scorer during IPL 2021

<p>Match 41 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 Tuesday (September 28). For the unversed, this will be an afternoon game as there are two matches lined-up for the day.</p>

<p>Talking about the form of both sides, DC are moving ahead -- or rather storming -- into the playoffs with back-to-back wins. The 2020 runners-up are at the second position and will reclaim the top spot if they emerge on top of two-time winners KKR at Sharjah. Thus, the Pant-led franchise will start as favourites against the KKR line-up.</p>

<p>On the other hand, KKR have shown remarkable improvement since the UAE leg commenced. Their batters are playing with more freedom whereas their bowling has enough variety for the pitches on offer in the UAE. Hence, they won't give anything easily to the DC outfit. A close contest is expected between both sides. Their last face-off at the venue saw DC beat KKR by 18 runs in a high-scoring thriller in IPL 2020.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders?</strong></p>

<p>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 PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Match 41 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 Tuesday (September 28).

Match 41 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 Tuesday (September 28). For the unversed, this will be an afternoon game as there are two matches lined-up for the day. Talking about the form of both sides, DC are moving ahead -- or rather storming -- into the playoffs with back-to-back wins. The 2020 runners-up are at the second position and will reclaim the top spot if they emerge on top of two-time winners KKR at Sharjah. Thus, the Pant-led franchise will start as favourites against the KKR line-up. On the other hand, KKR have shown remarkable improvement since the UAE leg commenced. Their batters are playing with more freedom whereas their bowling has enough variety for the pitches on offer in the UAE. Hence, they won't give anything easily to the DC outfit. A close contest is expected between both sides. Their last face-off at the venue saw DC beat KKR by 18 runs in a high-scoring thriller in IPL 2020. 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. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: ALSO READ | DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders 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 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Must be wondering why they made some of the decisions they did: DC co-owner questions selectors over India's T20 World Cup squad 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 PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

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

<p>The race for playoffs has started heating up in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the tournament heads towards its business end with seven out of the eight teams in the fray to finish in the top four. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with an in-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match no. 38 of IPL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.</p>

<p>Both CSKand KKR have made a brilliant start to their respective campaigns in the UAE leg of the tournament and are currently placed in the top half of the table. Both CSK and KKR have won both their matches so far in the second leg of the season and will be looking to continue their winning streak in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.</p>

<p>While CSK are currently placed second on the points table with 14 points from nine matches, KKR have eight points from as many games and a win tonight will see them pip Royal Challengers Bangalore to take the third spot on the points table. CSK had defeated KKR by 18 runs in the last meeting between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>

<p>It was a high-scoring affair as CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad went all guns blazing. The duo posted an opening stand of 115 runs and propelled the team's total to 220 runs with half-centuries apiece. Pat Cummins played a blinder to take KKR close to victory but failed to get his side over the line as his 34-ball 66 went in vain.</p>

<p>Another blockbuster encounter can be on the cards tonight as the two teams would look to continue their winning momentum in UAE. KKR opener Venkatesh Iyer has impressed so far in the tournament with young Gaikwad has been one of the stand-out performers for CSK. The two youngsters will hold key to the success of their respective sides in the first game of the doubleheader Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>CSK vs KKR match prediction: </strong>Chennai Super Kings have an edge over Kolkata Knight Riders when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides with 15 wins in 23 games. CSK have been one of the teams to beat this season and are expected to continue their stellar run against KKR on Sunday. CSK might come out on top against Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. in Abu Dhabi.</p>

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The race for playoffs has started heating up in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the tournament heads towards its business end with seven out of the eight teams in the fray to finish in the top four.

The race for playoffs has started heating up in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as the tournament heads towards its business end with seven out of the eight teams in the fray to finish in the top four. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with an in-form Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match no. 38 of IPL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Both CSKand KKR have made a brilliant start to their respective campaigns in the UAE leg of the tournament and are currently placed in the top half of the table. Both CSK and KKR have won both their matches so far in the second leg of the season and will be looking to continue their winning streak in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. While CSK are currently placed second on the points table with 14 points from nine matches, KKR have eight points from as many games and a win tonight will see them pip Royal Challengers Bangalore to take the third spot on the points table. CSK had defeated KKR by 18 runs in the last meeting between the two sides at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It was a high-scoring affair as CSK openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad went all guns blazing. The duo posted an opening stand of 115 runs and propelled the team's total to 220 runs with half-centuries apiece. Pat Cummins played a blinder to take KKR close to victory but failed to get his side over the line as his 34-ball 66 went in vain. Another blockbuster encounter can be on the cards tonight as the two teams would look to continue their winning momentum in UAE. KKR opener Venkatesh Iyer has impressed so far in the tournament with young Gaikwad has been one of the stand-out performers for CSK. The two youngsters will hold key to the success of their respective sides in the first game of the doubleheader Sunday. CSK vs KKR match prediction: Chennai Super Kings have an edge over Kolkata Knight Riders when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides with 15 wins in 23 games. CSK have been one of the teams to beat this season and are expected to continue their stellar run against KKR on Sunday. CSK might come out on top against Eoin Morgan & Co. in Abu Dhabi.

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match?

<p>A sensational cameo from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) towards the end helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in their IPL match here on Sunday.</p>

<p>Chasing a target of 172, CSK top-order batsmen chipped with handy contributions but they wobbled towards the end before Jadeja pulled off the win with an 8-ball 22 which was studded with two fours and as many sixes to help his side reach 172 for 8 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>Faf du Plessis (44), Ruturaj Gaikwad (40) and Moeen Ali (32) were the other contributors.</p>

<p>Earlier, KKR scored 171 for six after opting to bat. Rahul Tripathi made 45 off 33 balls, while useful contributions also came from Nitish Rana (37 not out) and Dinesh Karthik (26).</p>

<p>India pacer Shardul Thakur was one of the best bowlers for CSK in the game, returning impressive figures of 2/20 in his quota of four overs. Josh Hazlewood also picked up two wickets, including that of KKR skipper Eoin Morgan.</p>

<p><strong>Brief scores:</strong></p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders: 171/6 in 20 overs (Rahul Tripathi 45, Nitish Rana 37 not out, Dinesh Karthik 26; Shardul Thakur 2/20).<br />
Chennai Super Kings: 172 for 8 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 44, Ruturaj Gaikwad 40, Ravindra Jadeja 22; Sunil Narine 3/41).&nbsp;</p>


A sensational cameo from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) towards the end helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in their IPL match here on Sunday.

A sensational cameo from Ravindra Jadeja (22 off 8 balls) towards the end helped Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in their IPL match here on Sunday. Chasing a target of 172, CSK top-order batsmen chipped with handy contributions but they wobbled towards the end before Jadeja pulled off the win with an 8-ball 22 which was studded with two fours and as many sixes to help his side reach 172 for 8 in 20 overs. Faf du Plessis (44), Ruturaj Gaikwad (40) and Moeen Ali (32) were the other contributors. Earlier, KKR scored 171 for six after opting to bat. Rahul Tripathi made 45 off 33 balls, while useful contributions also came from Nitish Rana (37 not out) and Dinesh Karthik (26). India pacer Shardul Thakur was one of the best bowlers for CSK in the game, returning impressive figures of 2/20 in his quota of four overs. Josh Hazlewood also picked up two wickets, including that of KKR skipper Eoin Morgan. Brief scores: Kolkata Knight Riders: 171/6 in 20 overs (Rahul Tripathi 45, Nitish Rana 37 not out, Dinesh Karthik 26; Shardul Thakur 2/20). Chennai Super Kings: 172 for 8 in 20 overs (Faf du Plessis 44, Ruturaj Gaikwad 40, Ravindra Jadeja 22; Sunil Narine 3/41).

Ravindra Jadeja's sensational cameo helps CSK beat KKR by 2 wickets, reclaim top spot in IPL 2021

<p>&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders have been fined after they maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Mumbai Indians at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 23 (Thursday).<br />
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"As it was the team`s second offence of the season under the IPL`s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan was fined Rs 24 lakhs," an IPL statement said.<br />
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"The rest of the members of the playing XI were each fined lesser of either Rs 6 lakhs or 25 per cent of their individual match fee," the statement added.<br />
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In the match against the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians, Rahul Tripathi and Venkatesh Iyer dazzled with the bat as the Kolkata franchise won by seven wickets.<br />
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While Iyer scored his maiden IPL fifty, Tripathi slammed an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls as KKR chased down the target with 4.5 overs to spare.<br />
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Needing 156 runs to win, KKR made a scintillating start, courtesy Shubman Gill and Iyer, and moved to 40 in 17 balls. However, the partnership was broken as Jasprit Bumrah disturbed the timber to send Gill packing.<br />
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Tripathi, who joined Iyer in the middle, made sure that KKR did not lose the momentum. The right-hander and Iyer added 23 runs in the final three overs of the powerplay as KKR moved to 63/1.<br />
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The big-hitting did not stop as Iyer and Tripathi continued to go after the MI bowlers, scoring 48 runs in the next four overs to take KKR to 111/1 after 10 overs. In the next over, the left-hander notched up a fine fifty - his first in the IPL - in 25 balls.<br />
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Tripathi then completed his half-century - seventh in the IPL - in the 12th over as KKR continued to make merry with the bat.<br />
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Morgan said later during the post-match press conference that, "It`s been a long time since we`ve played like this. Baz (coach Brendon McCullum) has taken over for almost two seasons, so the way we are playing is now getting into his style. To hold such a strong Mumbai team, and chase it down in the manner we did gives us confidence. We were trying to fit Iyer into the XI with a lot of talented guys, and its fantastic with the manner he has scored runs. We never put a number on him, on how many games he will get."<br />
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Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders have been fined after they maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Mumbai Indians at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 23 (Thursday).

Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders have been fined after they maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Mumbai Indians at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 23 (Thursday). "As it was the team`s second offence of the season under the IPL`s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over rate offences, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan was fined Rs 24 lakhs," an IPL statement said. "The rest of the members of the playing XI were each fined lesser of either Rs 6 lakhs or 25 per cent of their individual match fee," the statement added. In the match against the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians, Rahul Tripathi and Venkatesh Iyer dazzled with the bat as the Kolkata franchise won by seven wickets. While Iyer scored his maiden IPL fifty, Tripathi slammed an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls as KKR chased down the target with 4.5 overs to spare. Needing 156 runs to win, KKR made a scintillating start, courtesy Shubman Gill and Iyer, and moved to 40 in 17 balls. However, the partnership was broken as Jasprit Bumrah disturbed the timber to send Gill packing. Tripathi, who joined Iyer in the middle, made sure that KKR did not lose the momentum. The right-hander and Iyer added 23 runs in the final three overs of the powerplay as KKR moved to 63/1. The big-hitting did not stop as Iyer and Tripathi continued to go after the MI bowlers, scoring 48 runs in the next four overs to take KKR to 111/1 after 10 overs. In the next over, the left-hander notched up a fine fifty - his first in the IPL - in 25 balls. Tripathi then completed his half-century - seventh in the IPL - in the 12th over as KKR continued to make merry with the bat. Morgan said later during the post-match press conference that, "It`s been a long time since we`ve played like this. Baz (coach Brendon McCullum) has taken over for almost two seasons, so the way we are playing is now getting into his style. To hold such a strong Mumbai team, and chase it down in the manner we did gives us confidence. We were trying to fit Iyer into the XI with a lot of talented guys, and its fantastic with the manner he has scored runs. We never put a number on him, on how many games he will get."

KKR skipper Eoin Morgan fined Rs 24 lakh; others fined Rs 6 lakh each for slow over rate against MI

<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma is not concerned about his team's slow start in the second leg of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in UAE. The defending champions suffered their second straight defeat in the second leg of the tournament as they went down by seven wickets against Kolkata Kight Riders (KKR).</p>

<p>It was another disappointing performance with the bat from MI, who got off to a strong start after opting to bat first at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Openers Rohit (55) and Quinton de Kock (33) added a 78-run stand for the first wicket but the middle-order failed to capitalise as the likes of Suryakumar Yadav (21) and Ishant Kishan (14) were dismissed cheaply.</p>

<p>KKR managed to restrict Mumbai on a moderate total of 155 runs before gunning down the target with as many as 4.5 overs to spare. Half-centuries from Rahul Tripathi (76*) and&nbsp;&nbsp;Venkatesh Iyer (56) helped KKR seal a comfortable victory and make it two wins in a row.</p>

<p>While KKR entered the top four with the win, Mumbai Indians slipped to the sixth spot on the points table. MI currently have only four wins from nine matches and will have to bounce back quickly to avoid early elimination from the race for the playoffs.</p>

<p>However, Rohit is not concerned about his team's chances and has backed the defending champions to bounce back strongly in their upcoming matches. The MI skipper said his team needs to get back and fight after their humbling against KKR.</p>

<p>"It (the points table) is always there at the back of the mind on where you stand, we are still in the middle of the table, so we have to get back and fight and hopefully get some wins on the trot," Rohit said after MI's shambolic defeat on Thursday.</p>

<p>Rohit admitted that the middle-order failed to capitalise on the good start by the openers. The Mumbai Indians skipper spoke about their middle-order woes and said losing wickets in regular intervals cost them the game against KKR.</p>

<p>"We started really well but didn't get enough towards the back end. I thought it was a good pitch, we failed to capitalize on the start we got and we didn't bowl well at the start. I don't want to look into it too much, things can happen and you have to move on," said Rohit post the match.</p>

<p>"After a good start we had to get small partnerships but we kept losing wickets at regular intervals, it is not easy for new batters to go in and start hitting the ball. It is something that happened in the last game as well and we will address it," he added.</p>


Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma is not concerned about his team's slow start in the second leg of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in UAE. The defending champions suffered their second straight defeat in the second leg of the tournament as they went down by seven wickets against Kolkata Kight Riders (KKR).

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma is not concerned about his team's slow start in the second leg of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in UAE. The defending champions suffered their second straight defeat in the second leg of the tournament as they went down by seven wickets against Kolkata Kight Riders (KKR). It was another disappointing performance with the bat from MI, who got off to a strong start after opting to bat first at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Openers Rohit (55) and Quinton de Kock (33) added a 78-run stand for the first wicket but the middle-order failed to capitalise as the likes of Suryakumar Yadav (21) and Ishant Kishan (14) were dismissed cheaply. KKR managed to restrict Mumbai on a moderate total of 155 runs before gunning down the target with as many as 4.5 overs to spare. Half-centuries from Rahul Tripathi (76*) and Venkatesh Iyer (56) helped KKR seal a comfortable victory and make it two wins in a row. While KKR entered the top four with the win, Mumbai Indians slipped to the sixth spot on the points table. MI currently have only four wins from nine matches and will have to bounce back quickly to avoid early elimination from the race for the playoffs. However, Rohit is not concerned about his team's chances and has backed the defending champions to bounce back strongly in their upcoming matches. The MI skipper said his team needs to get back and fight after their humbling against KKR. "It (the points table) is always there at the back of the mind on where you stand, we are still in the middle of the table, so we have to get back and fight and hopefully get some wins on the trot," Rohit said after MI's shambolic defeat on Thursday. Rohit admitted that the middle-order failed to capitalise on the good start by the openers. The Mumbai Indians skipper spoke about their middle-order woes and said losing wickets in regular intervals cost them the game against KKR. "We started really well but didn't get enough towards the back end. I thought it was a good pitch, we failed to capitalize on the start we got and we didn't bowl well at the start. I don't want to look into it too much, things can happen and you have to move on," said Rohit post the match. "After a good start we had to get small partnerships but we kept losing wickets at regular intervals, it is not easy for new batters to go in and start hitting the ball. It is something that happened in the last game as well and we will address it," he added.

We have to get back and fight: Rohit Sharma hopeful of Mumbai Indians bouncing back after KKR thrashing

<p>Former Indian opener and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir had a successful stint as the KKR franchise's skipper from 2011-2017. Under his captaincy, KKR won the title twice -- in 2012 and 2014 -- and saw plenty of players go onto make a name for themselves.</p>

<p>Recently, Gambhir revealed the biggest regret that he has during his KKR captaincy tenure. Under Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav made a name as a finisher and was an integral part of the KKR setup. However, the former Indian opener feels KKR's inability to promote SKY up the order and maximise his potential, during his leadership, remains his biggest regret.</p>

<p>Speaking on&nbsp;Star Sports, Gambhir&nbsp;said:&nbsp;"The only regret I have is not pushing Suryakumar Yadav at No. 3. There were players like Manish Pandey and Yusuf Pathan, and so we had to always use him as a finisher. A lot of players go on from one franchise to another. From KKR's point of view, this has to be KKR's biggest loss, letting go of Suryakumar Yadav."</p>

<p>"He is someone whom we groomed for four years and then let him go and now he is at the peak of his career. Because we couldn't give him that position (NO. 3), he was not able to get those 400-500 runs in a season, batting at No. 7. Someone's loss is someone else's massive gain. And that is exactly what happened with Mumbai Indians. KKR let go of him and now he has become a mainstay of MI's batting line-up," Gambhir added.</p>

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<p>At present, SKY remains a vital cog in Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) setup. He has crossed the 400-run mark in the previous three IPL editions and is a mainstay in the Mumbai camp. He has also established himself as a limited-overs batsman for Team India.</p>


Former Indian opener and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir had a successful stint as the KKR franchise's skipper from 2011-2017. Under his captaincy, KKR won the title twice -- in 2012 and 2014 -- and saw plenty of players go onto make a name for themselves.

Former Indian opener and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir had a successful stint as the KKR franchise's skipper from 2011-2017. Under his captaincy, KKR won the title twice -- in 2012 and 2014 -- and saw plenty of players go onto make a name for themselves. Recently, Gambhir revealed the biggest regret that he has during his KKR captaincy tenure. Under Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav made a name as a finisher and was an integral part of the KKR setup. However, the former Indian opener feels KKR's inability to promote SKY up the order and maximise his potential, during his leadership, remains his biggest regret. Speaking on Star Sports, Gambhir said: "The only regret I have is not pushing Suryakumar Yadav at No. 3. There were players like Manish Pandey and Yusuf Pathan, and so we had to always use him as a finisher. A lot of players go on from one franchise to another. From KKR's point of view, this has to be KKR's biggest loss, letting go of Suryakumar Yadav." "He is someone whom we groomed for four years and then let him go and now he is at the peak of his career. Because we couldn't give him that position (NO. 3), he was not able to get those 400-500 runs in a season, batting at No. 7. Someone's loss is someone else's massive gain. And that is exactly what happened with Mumbai Indians. KKR let go of him and now he has become a mainstay of MI's batting line-up," Gambhir added. ALSO READ |IPL 14: Gautam Gambhir decodes MS Dhoni's struggles, reveals why CSK skipper is finding it difficult to be among runs At present, SKY remains a vital cog in Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) setup. He has crossed the 400-run mark in the previous three IPL editions and is a mainstay in the Mumbai camp. He has also established himself as a limited-overs batsman for Team India.

'Not pushing Suryakumar Yadav...' - Gautam Gambhir reveals biggest regret during successful stint as KKR captain

<p>Venkatesh Iyer has lit up Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s campaign in the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in UAE. A prodigious left-hander, Iyer's nonchalant and flamboyant style of batting has helped&nbsp;him become one of the most talked-about youngsters in the league at present.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iyer has had an eventful journey in his cricketing career so far as he continues his pursuit of glory on the 24 yards. A bright student, Iyer had ditched his CA final exams for an MBA in finance, only a year after turning a professional cricketer.</p>

<p>He made his T20 debut for Madhya Pradesh in March 2015 but only a year later in 2016, he had to choose between cricket or CA finals. He turned down the opportunity to become a chartered accountant and decided to go for an MBA to&nbsp;ensure he could continue his dream of making it big in cricket.</p>

<p>Post his MBA, Iyer landed a lucrative job offer from one of the Big 4 firms of India in 2018, however, destiny had other plans for the swashbuckling batsman.</p>

<p>In an interview with<em> ESPN Cricinfo</em>, Iyer revealed he was offered a job from Deloitte but he turned it down for cricket. In the same interview, the opening batsman claimed it didn't take a&nbsp;lot of effort to manage cricket and his MBA as the game remains his first love while asserting that he would have cracked IIT or IIM had it not been for cricket.</p>

<p>"I decided to give up my CA and pursue an MBA in finance. Honestly, I didn't have to put in a lot of effort to manage both. I'm not bragging, I've always been a bright student," Iyer said.</p>

<p>"Had there been no cricket, I would have landed in an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) or IIM (Indian Institute of Management)," he added.</p>

<p>Born in Indore in 1994, Iyer's sole motive behind trading his CA finals with an MBA in finance was based on his desire to pursue a career in cricket. However, it has not been an easy journey for him on the pitch as he had to wait for nearly six years to get his first break in the IPL since making his first-class debut in 2015.</p>

<p>Iyer hasn't looked back since making his Ranji Trophy debut in 2018 and a decent run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier this year saw KKR pick him at his base price of Rs 20 lakh at the player auction. He made a cracking debut&nbsp;for the Eoin Morgan-led side in their first game of the UAE leg against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday before continuing his purple patch against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.</p>

<p>He slammed an unbeaten 41 off just 27 balls to power KKR to a 9-wicket win over RCB on the resumption of their IPL 2021 campaign and followed it up with a brilliant 30-ball 53 against Mumbai Indians on Thursday as KKR bagged their second win in a row, riding on the 26-year-old's heroics with the willow.</p>

<p>The MBA graduate has provided much-needed firepower to KKR's batting line-up at the top and has played an instrumental role in their back-to-back wins which saw Morgan &amp; Co. enter the top four after a poor start to their campaign in the first leg of the season in India.</p>

<p>A dasher with the willow and a handy part-time bowler, Iyer will be hoping to continue his stellar run in the upcoming matches and make the most of the opportunities coming his way in his debut season of the cash-rich league.</p>


Venkatesh Iyer has lit up Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s campaign in the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in UAE. A prodigious left-hander, Iyer's nonchalant and flamboyant style of batting has helped him become one of the most talked-about youngsters in the league at present.

Venkatesh Iyer has lit up Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s campaign in the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in UAE. A prodigious left-hander, Iyer's nonchalant and flamboyant style of batting has helped him become one of the most talked-about youngsters in the league at present. Iyer has had an eventful journey in his cricketing career so far as he continues his pursuit of glory on the 24 yards. A bright student, Iyer had ditched his CA final exams for an MBA in finance, only a year after turning a professional cricketer. He made his T20 debut for Madhya Pradesh in March 2015 but only a year later in 2016, he had to choose between cricket or CA finals. He turned down the opportunity to become a chartered accountant and decided to go for an MBA to ensure he could continue his dream of making it big in cricket. Post his MBA, Iyer landed a lucrative job offer from one of the Big 4 firms of India in 2018, however, destiny had other plans for the swashbuckling batsman. In an interview with ESPN Cricinfo, Iyer revealed he was offered a job from Deloitte but he turned it down for cricket. In the same interview, the opening batsman claimed it didn't take a lot of effort to manage cricket and his MBA as the game remains his first love while asserting that he would have cracked IIT or IIM had it not been for cricket. "I decided to give up my CA and pursue an MBA in finance. Honestly, I didn't have to put in a lot of effort to manage both. I'm not bragging, I've always been a bright student," Iyer said. "Had there been no cricket, I would have landed in an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) or IIM (Indian Institute of Management)," he added. Born in Indore in 1994, Iyer's sole motive behind trading his CA finals with an MBA in finance was based on his desire to pursue a career in cricket. However, it has not been an easy journey for him on the pitch as he had to wait for nearly six years to get his first break in the IPL since making his first-class debut in 2015. Iyer hasn't looked back since making his Ranji Trophy debut in 2018 and a decent run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier this year saw KKR pick him at his base price of Rs 20 lakh at the player auction. He made a cracking debut for the Eoin Morgan-led side in their first game of the UAE leg against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday before continuing his purple patch against Mumbai Indians on Thursday. He slammed an unbeaten 41 off just 27 balls to power KKR to a 9-wicket win over RCB on the resumption of their IPL 2021 campaign and followed it up with a brilliant 30-ball 53 against Mumbai Indians on Thursday as KKR bagged their second win in a row, riding on the 26-year-old's heroics with the willow. The MBA graduate has provided much-needed firepower to KKR's batting line-up at the top and has played an instrumental role in their back-to-back wins which saw Morgan & Co. enter the top four after a poor start to their campaign in the first leg of the season in India. A dasher with the willow and a handy part-time bowler, Iyer will be hoping to continue his stellar run in the upcoming matches and make the most of the opportunities coming his way in his debut season of the cash-rich league.

MBA graduate lighting up IPL 2021: All you need to know about KKR star Venkatesh Iyer

<p>Rahul Tripathi and Venkatesh Iyer played knocks of 74 and 53 respectively as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday.</p>

<p>With this win, KKR has risen to the fourth spot in the points table while Mumbai Indians has slipped to the fifth position. Before entering this match, KKR had a dismal record against MI, registering just six wins in a total of 28 games, but Iyer and Tripathi helped the franchise turn around their fortunes.</p>

<p>Chasing 156, KKR got off to a flying start as Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer put on 40 runs inside three overs. However, the opening stand was cut short as Jasprit Bumrah bowled Gill (13) in the third over of the innings. At the end of the powerplay, KKR's score read 63/1 with Iyer going all guns blazing. Iyer and Tripathi continued with their carnage and both the batters registered their respective half-centuries.</p>

<p>Both batters put on 88 runs for the second wicket, however, this stand was finally broken by Bumrah as he sent Iyer (53) back to the pavilion with KKR 28 runs away from the target. In the end, Tripathi (74*) and Nitish Rana (5*) took KKR over the line by seven wickets with 29 balls to spare.</p>

<p>Earlier, Quinton de Kock's 55-run knock helped Mumbai Indians post 155/6 against KKR in the allotted twenty overs. Sent into bat, Mumbai Indians got off to a good start as opening batters Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock put on 56 runs inside the first six overs.</p>

<p>Rohit and de Kock eventually put on 78 runs for the opening wicket, and this stand was finally broken by Sunil Narine in the 10th over as he dismissed Rohit (33). Suryakumar Yadav who came out to bat at number three failed to leave a mark as he scored just five runs.</p>

<p>He was sent back to the pavilion by Prasidh Krishna. Two overs later, de Kock (55) was also dismissed and Mumbai Indians was reduced to 106/3 in the 15th over. Ishan Kishan (14) might have hit a long six off the bowling of Andre Russell, but he perished in the next over off the bowling of Lockie Ferguson. In the end, Kieron Pollard scored 21 runs from 15 balls to take Mumbai's score past the 150-run mark.</p>

<p><strong>Brief Scores:</strong> Mumbai Indians 155/6 (Quinton de Kock 55, Rohit Sharma 33; Lockie Ferguson 2-27) vs KKR 159/3 (Rahul Tripathi 74*, Venkatesh Iyer 53, Jasprit Bumrah 3-43). (ANI)</p>


Rahul Tripathi and Venkatesh Iyer played knocks of 74 and 53 respectively as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday.

Rahul Tripathi and Venkatesh Iyer played knocks of 74 and 53 respectively as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter here at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday. With this win, KKR has risen to the fourth spot in the points table while Mumbai Indians has slipped to the fifth position. Before entering this match, KKR had a dismal record against MI, registering just six wins in a total of 28 games, but Iyer and Tripathi helped the franchise turn around their fortunes. Chasing 156, KKR got off to a flying start as Shubman Gill and Venkatesh Iyer put on 40 runs inside three overs. However, the opening stand was cut short as Jasprit Bumrah bowled Gill (13) in the third over of the innings. At the end of the powerplay, KKR's score read 63/1 with Iyer going all guns blazing. Iyer and Tripathi continued with their carnage and both the batters registered their respective half-centuries. Both batters put on 88 runs for the second wicket, however, this stand was finally broken by Bumrah as he sent Iyer (53) back to the pavilion with KKR 28 runs away from the target. In the end, Tripathi (74*) and Nitish Rana (5*) took KKR over the line by seven wickets with 29 balls to spare. Earlier, Quinton de Kock's 55-run knock helped Mumbai Indians post 155/6 against KKR in the allotted twenty overs. Sent into bat, Mumbai Indians got off to a good start as opening batters Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock put on 56 runs inside the first six overs. Rohit and de Kock eventually put on 78 runs for the opening wicket, and this stand was finally broken by Sunil Narine in the 10th over as he dismissed Rohit (33). Suryakumar Yadav who came out to bat at number three failed to leave a mark as he scored just five runs. He was sent back to the pavilion by Prasidh Krishna. Two overs later, de Kock (55) was also dismissed and Mumbai Indians was reduced to 106/3 in the 15th over. Ishan Kishan (14) might have hit a long six off the bowling of Andre Russell, but he perished in the next over off the bowling of Lockie Ferguson. In the end, Kieron Pollard scored 21 runs from 15 balls to take Mumbai's score past the 150-run mark. Brief Scores: Mumbai Indians 155/6 (Quinton de Kock 55, Rohit Sharma 33; Lockie Ferguson 2-27) vs KKR 159/3 (Rahul Tripathi 74*, Venkatesh Iyer 53, Jasprit Bumrah 3-43). (ANI)

IPL 2021: Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi shine as KKR break MI jinx with 7-wicket win

<p>Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a loss by a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday (September 20) as an inspired bowling performance with Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell taking three wickets each demolished the opposition batting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR opener Shubman Gill top-scored with a knock of 48 runs as the team chased down the small target of 93 runs with nine wickets in hand and 60 balls to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, RCB's batsman AB de Villiers set an unwanted record as Andre Russell bowled him on&nbsp;a golden duck with a&nbsp;toe-crushing yorker. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reacting to the stunning yorker, Russell said during a virtual chat session posted by the official social media handles of KKR that he "planned it".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russell said, "That yorker? I planned it. Because, I was bowling hard-length before into the wicket, and when AB came out to bat, I know he's a smart player, and so he was definitely looking for a hard length ball.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I just trusted myself to get the yorker in, and it worked. So, I'm happy," he added. When Russell got to know that it was de Villiers' first golden duck since 2016, he said, "Well, I was not checking that stat, but I'm happy it was tonight."</p>

<p>"AB de Villiers is a top player. You know getting him out on the first ball is definitely my night," Russell said, adding that he met ABD after the match hugged him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After the game, I went by him and I gave him a hug and I said big man I got you tonight. It's all part of the game," Russell concluded.&nbsp;</p>

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Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a loss by a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday (September 20) as an inspired bowling performance with Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell taking three wickets each demolished the opposition batting.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a loss by a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday (September 20) as an inspired bowling performance with Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell taking three wickets each demolished the opposition batting. KKR opener Shubman Gill top-scored with a knock of 48 runs as the team chased down the small target of 93 runs with nine wickets in hand and 60 balls to spare. During the match, RCB's batsman AB de Villiers set an unwanted record as Andre Russell bowled him on a golden duck with a toe-crushing yorker. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL. IN PICS | RCB vs KKR, IPL 2021: Key moments from Eoin Morgan & Co.'s clinical win over Virat Kohli's Bengaluru It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times. Reacting to the stunning yorker, Russell said during a virtual chat session posted by the official social media handles of KKR that he "planned it". Russell said, "That yorker? I planned it. Because, I was bowling hard-length before into the wicket, and when AB came out to bat, I know he's a smart player, and so he was definitely looking for a hard length ball.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) × "I just trusted myself to get the yorker in, and it worked. So, I'm happy," he added. When Russell got to know that it was de Villiers' first golden duck since 2016, he said, "Well, I was not checking that stat, but I'm happy it was tonight." "AB de Villiers is a top player. You know getting him out on the first ball is definitely my night," Russell said, adding that he met ABD after the match hugged him. "After the game, I went by him and I gave him a hug and I said big man I got you tonight. It's all part of the game," Russell concluded. A quick reminder to all RCB fans that Andre Russell owns their Franchise 👍 pic.twitter.com/skHETTMU87 — Honest MI Fan (@stfuarshu) September 21, 2021 ×

'I went by him and gave him a hug': Andre Russell on taking AB de Villiers' wicket with stunning yorker in IPL 2021

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers has set an unwanted record as he made a golden duck in Monday night`s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, their first match in the UAE leg of the 2021 edition.<br />
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De Villiers was bowled by KKR`s Andre Russell off a scorching yorker on the first ball he faced. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL.&nbsp; In 163 innings of 172 matches, de Villiers has scored 5056 runs in the IPL.<br />
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It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times.<br />
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Among the current players, Ambati Rayudu of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma top the list as they have got out for a duck on 13 occasions in the IPL. Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, Parthiv Patel, and Ajinkya Rahane too have got out for zero on 13 occasions.<br />
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Among those playing in this edition of the IPL, Australia`s Glenn Maxwell and former KKR captain Dinesh Karthik have got out for zero 11 times in IPL.<br />
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Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers has set an unwanted record as he made a golden duck in Monday night`s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, their first match in the UAE leg of the 2021 edition.

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman AB de Villiers has set an unwanted record as he made a golden duck in Monday night`s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, their first match in the UAE leg of the 2021 edition. De Villiers was bowled by KKR`s Andre Russell off a scorching yorker on the first ball he faced. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL. In 163 innings of 172 matches, de Villiers has scored 5056 runs in the IPL. It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times. Among the current players, Ambati Rayudu of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma top the list as they have got out for a duck on 13 occasions in the IPL. Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, Parthiv Patel, and Ajinkya Rahane too have got out for zero on 13 occasions. Among those playing in this edition of the IPL, Australia`s Glenn Maxwell and former KKR captain Dinesh Karthik have got out for zero 11 times in IPL.

IPL 2021: AB De Villiers gets out for zero for the 10th time after RCB's flop show vs KKR

<p>Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams have had contrasting campaigns so far in the first-ever IPL season which is being played in two halves. While the Kohli-led RCB franchise are at the third place, with 5 wins from 7 encounters, the KKR outfit find themselves at the seventh spot, with only 2&nbsp;wins from 7 games. Thus, they will hope for a better start to the second and final leg of IPL 14, when they take on the RCB camp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As far as the match between RCB and KKR is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash:</p>

<p><strong>Head to Head record:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The KKR franchise have a better record versus the RCB unit. In head-to-head encounters overall, KKR lead RCB 14-13 but Kohli &amp; Co. have managed to narrow down their lead in recent times. In the first leg of IPL 2021, RCB thrashed KKR by 38 runs in Chennai.</p>

<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>On Monday, Kohli is set to become the first-ever player become the first player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-rcb-vs-kkr-pitch-report-weather-and-probable-playing-xis-for-royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-match-414429"><strong>IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, weather and probable playing XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Trivia:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>-<strong>&nbsp;</strong>RCB great AB de&nbsp;Villiers has three consecutive half-centuries against the Kolkata franchise. He was the Man-of-the-Match the last time both sides faced each other.</p>

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- For the unversed, both Russell and Narine have a strike rate of 200 or more against the Bengaluru bowlers.</p>

<p><b>Squads:</b></p>

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Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20).

Match 31 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition will see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday evening (September 20). The two teams have had contrasting campaigns so far in the first-ever IPL season which is being played in two halves. While the Kohli-led RCB franchise are at the third place, with 5 wins from 7 encounters, the KKR outfit find themselves at the seventh spot, with only 2 wins from 7 games. Thus, they will hope for a better start to the second and final leg of IPL 14, when they take on the RCB camp. As far as the match between RCB and KKR is considered, here is everything you need to know about the clash: Head to Head record: The KKR franchise have a better record versus the RCB unit. In head-to-head encounters overall, KKR lead RCB 14-13 but Kohli & Co. have managed to narrow down their lead in recent times. In the first leg of IPL 2021, RCB thrashed KKR by 38 runs in Chennai. Stats: On Monday, Kohli is set to become the first-ever player become the first player to feature in 200 matches in one T20 tournament. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, weather and probable playing XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match Trivia: - RCB great AB de Villiers has three consecutive half-centuries against the Kolkata franchise. He was the Man-of-the-Match the last time both sides faced each other. - For the unversed, both Russell and Narine have a strike rate of 200 or more against the Bengaluru bowlers. Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan(c), Andre Russell, Dinesh Karthik(w), Lockie Ferguson, Shivam Mavi, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Harbhajan Singh, Tim Southee, Shakib Al Hasan, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Sandeep Warrier, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vaibhav Arora Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers(w), Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Daniel Christian, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Srikar Bharat, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Mohammed Azharuddeen, George Garton, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Akash Deep

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

IPL 2021 UAE leg: All teams and their revised squad list

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan is "excited" to have fans back at the stadium as the frenzy is set to begin with the resumption of Indian Premier League 2021 from September 19.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"(We're) Incredibly excited to have fans back at the IPL this year. It's been too long to hear that roar of the KKR fans at Eden Gardens. Unfortunately, it's not at home but I cannot wait to hear it here in the UAE," said Morgan as quoted by the official website of KKR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, the IPL organisers informed that The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to welcome fans as limited spectators will be allowed into stadium&nbsp;in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-rishabh-pant-to-remain-delhi-capitals-skipper-for-uae-leg-413640">IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant to remain Delhi Capitals skipper for UAE leg</a></strong></p>

<p>Batsman Rahul Tripathi also reacted to the news and expressed his excitement. "We have missed them (fans) a lot during this period. It's always fun when somebody is there in the stands to cheer for you. I must say welcome back to the fans!" he said as quoted by the KKR website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the first leg of IPL 2021, KKR could manage just two wins from seven matches and currently, they are placed at the seventh spot with four points.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brendon McCullum, the head coach of KKR also weighed in on the arrival of fans and he also opened up on the daunting task that lies ahead for the team to make it to the knockouts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That's (the news) actually fantastic. We were talking about it today whether the fans would be back. Now that we know they're going to be, it's fantastic. Hopefully all of the stadiums will be jam-packed with KKR fans," he was quoted by KKR website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We can certainly use their support. We have got a big task in front of us and we will certainly rally when we get the support of our fans. So, hopefully we get plenty of it in the UAE," he added.&nbsp;</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan is "excited" to have fans back at the stadium as the frenzy is set to begin with the resumption of Indian Premier League 2021 from September 19.

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan is "excited" to have fans back at the stadium as the frenzy is set to begin with the resumption of Indian Premier League 2021 from September 19. "(We're) Incredibly excited to have fans back at the IPL this year. It's been too long to hear that roar of the KKR fans at Eden Gardens. Unfortunately, it's not at home but I cannot wait to hear it here in the UAE," said Morgan as quoted by the official website of KKR. Recently, the IPL organisers informed that The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to welcome fans as limited spectators will be allowed into stadium in UAE. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant to remain Delhi Capitals skipper for UAE leg Batsman Rahul Tripathi also reacted to the news and expressed his excitement. "We have missed them (fans) a lot during this period. It's always fun when somebody is there in the stands to cheer for you. I must say welcome back to the fans!" he said as quoted by the KKR website. In the first leg of IPL 2021, KKR could manage just two wins from seven matches and currently, they are placed at the seventh spot with four points. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) × ALSO READ | Timely done or untimely? Virat Kohli's resignation as T20I captain after World Cup leads to more questions than answers Brendon McCullum, the head coach of KKR also weighed in on the arrival of fans and he also opened up on the daunting task that lies ahead for the team to make it to the knockouts. "That's (the news) actually fantastic. We were talking about it today whether the fans would be back. Now that we know they're going to be, it's fantastic. Hopefully all of the stadiums will be jam-packed with KKR fans," he was quoted by KKR website. "We can certainly use their support. We have got a big task in front of us and we will certainly rally when we get the support of our fans. So, hopefully we get plenty of it in the UAE," he added.

IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan 'incredibly excited' to have fans back in stadium

Revisiting top 5 team totals before IPL 2021 storm kicks off in UAE

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Dinesh Karthik is confident that the team will qualify for the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2021 after winning six out of their remaining seven matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the first phase of the IPL 2021, KKR could manage just two wins from seven matches and currently, they are placed at the seventh spot with four points.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by the KKR website, Karthik said, "We want to win six out of seven matches (to qualify). It's as simple as that. As a team that's what we'll be looking to do. Take one game at a time but try and win six out of seven matches."</p>

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<p>The second phase of IPL 2021 starts on September 19 and the league phase ends on October 8. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15. The Eoin Morgan-led side will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 20.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Karthik also opened up&nbsp;on the 2020 edition when KKR failed to book last-four berth owing to a not-so-healthy Net Run Rate. Reflecting on the same, Karthik said, "Last year when we were in UAE, we missed it (qualifying for playoffs) by a whisker. We won as many matches as the last team had won but still just missed it by a whisker. Two years on the trot, we have been fifth on the table. That's something that still gnaws at me."</p>

<p>Karthik insisted that the team would focus on the positives and continue to play aggressive cricket. "KKR is known to play very positive and aggressive cricket. I want that to come through in the second half. I still think the team spirit is good. We're positive and we've a coach who's always infusing positivity into us," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Dinesh Karthik is confident that the team will qualify for the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2021 after winning six out of their remaining seven matches.

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Dinesh Karthik is confident that the team will qualify for the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2021 after winning six out of their remaining seven matches. In the first phase of the IPL 2021, KKR could manage just two wins from seven matches and currently, they are placed at the seventh spot with four points. As quoted by the KKR website, Karthik said, "We want to win six out of seven matches (to qualify). It's as simple as that. As a team that's what we'll be looking to do. Take one game at a time but try and win six out of seven matches." IN PICS | From spot-fixing scandal to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years The second phase of IPL 2021 starts on September 19 and the league phase ends on October 8. Qualifier 1 will take place on October 10 while the Eliminator will be held on October 11. Qualifier 2 will take place on October 13 and the final will take place on October 15. The Eoin Morgan-led side will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 20. Out & About 🤩 📸 The first training session after quarantine for the Knights! 💜💛#KKR #IPL2021 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/922KVp8DZC — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 4, 2021 × Karthik also opened up on the 2020 edition when KKR failed to book last-four berth owing to a not-so-healthy Net Run Rate. Reflecting on the same, Karthik said, "Last year when we were in UAE, we missed it (qualifying for playoffs) by a whisker. We won as many matches as the last team had won but still just missed it by a whisker. Two years on the trot, we have been fifth on the table. That's something that still gnaws at me." Karthik insisted that the team would focus on the positives and continue to play aggressive cricket. "KKR is known to play very positive and aggressive cricket. I want that to come through in the second half. I still think the team spirit is good. We're positive and we've a coach who's always infusing positivity into us," he said.

IPL 2021: Dinesh Karthik confident of KKR qualification for play-offs

<p>Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have departed for Abu Dhabi from Mumbai on Friday ahead of the resumption of IPL 2021 in UAE.<br />
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Pacer Shivam Mavi posted an Instagram story of a selfie featuring him, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Rahul Tripathi in PPE kits inside the aircraft. The team had been through a brief period of quarantine in Mumbai.<br />
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The Indian members of the team along with the team management and support staff are amongst the first ones to leave for UAE on Friday. Post quarantine, the team will begin their preparation for IPL 2021 in Abu Dhabi.<br />
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Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are already training in UAE while Delhi Capitals have reached and will be out of quarantine soon for practising.<br />
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Earlier, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik had said that he will link up with the Knight Riders after completing commentary duties for Sky Sports in the ongoing third Test between England and India at Leeds.<br />
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"The first half didn`t go our way that doesn`t mean this half won`t go our way. If in 2014 we have written history then I don`t think why we can`t write history now again," said batsman Sheldon Jackson to the official website of the franchise.<br />
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Kuldeep Yadav, who was returning after his international duty against Sri Lanka along with Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sandeep Warrier said, "Break is something that`s good for a team, especially because we didn`t have the momentum in the first half. This is a good opportunity for us."<br />
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The Knight Riders are currently at seventh place in the points table with four points from seven matches. They will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi on September 20.</p>


Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have departed for Abu Dhabi from Mumbai on Friday ahead of the resumption of IPL 2021 in UAE. Pacer Shivam Mavi posted an Instagram story of a selfie featuring him, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Rahul Tripathi in PPE kits inside the aircraft.

Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have departed for Abu Dhabi from Mumbai on Friday ahead of the resumption of IPL 2021 in UAE. Pacer Shivam Mavi posted an Instagram story of a selfie featuring him, Kuldeep Yadav, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, and Rahul Tripathi in PPE kits inside the aircraft. The team had been through a brief period of quarantine in Mumbai. The Indian members of the team along with the team management and support staff are amongst the first ones to leave for UAE on Friday. Post quarantine, the team will begin their preparation for IPL 2021 in Abu Dhabi. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are already training in UAE while Delhi Capitals have reached and will be out of quarantine soon for practising. Earlier, wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik had said that he will link up with the Knight Riders after completing commentary duties for Sky Sports in the ongoing third Test between England and India at Leeds. "The first half didn`t go our way that doesn`t mean this half won`t go our way. If in 2014 we have written history then I don`t think why we can`t write history now again," said batsman Sheldon Jackson to the official website of the franchise. Kuldeep Yadav, who was returning after his international duty against Sri Lanka along with Nitish Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sandeep Warrier said, "Break is something that`s good for a team, especially because we didn`t have the momentum in the first half. This is a good opportunity for us." The Knight Riders are currently at seventh place in the points table with four points from seven matches. They will resume their IPL 2021 campaign against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi on September 20.

IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders depart for Abu Dhabi

<p class="MsoNormal">Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum could face heat from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders for their controversial historic tweets mocking Indian accent. KKR CEO Venky Mysore has said that the IPL franchise has ‘zero tolerance’ towards discrimination and hence, Morgan and McCullum could face sanctions for their offensive tweets.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt">During a conversation on Twitter in 2018, Morgan and Jos Buttler used the word ‘Sir’ to mock Indian fans and the English duo was joined by former New Zealand skipper McCullum. Notably, Morgan is the captain of KKR while McCullum is the head coach.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt">The conversation resurfaced on social media platform after England debutant Ollie Robinson was suspended, pending investigation, from international cricket for his sexist and racist historic tweets dating back to 2012-13. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt">“We don’t know enough about it to comment at this time. Let’s wait for the process to be completed to get all the facts before we jump to any conclusions. Just to reiterate, the Knight Riders organisation has ‘zero tolerance’ for any sort of discrimination," KKR CEO Venky Mysore told Cricbuzz.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-icc-announces-special-hall-of-fame-inductions-ahead-of-wtc-final-390532" hreflang="en">Cricket: ICC announces special Hall of Fame inductions ahead of WTC Final</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt">Meanwhile, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has emphasised on its strict take agai nst discrimination and said it will discuss how to proceed on such instances of past comments. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt">“Since we were alerted to offensive tweets last week, a number of historical social media posts by other individuals have been questioned publicly as well," Cricbuzz quoted an ECB spokesperson as saying.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt">“There is no place for discrimination in our sport, and we are committed to taking relevant and appropriate action where required. Given the concerns which have been raised are clearly now broader than a single case, the ECB will discuss how we deal with issues over historical social media material in a timely and appropriate manner."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops:105.8pt">“Each case will be considered on an individual basis, looking at all the facts. We will assess cases with the ECB before making further statements," the spokesperson said.<o:p></o:p></p>


Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum could face heat from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders for their controversial historic tweets mocking Indian accent.

Eoin Morgan and Brendon McCullum could face heat from Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders for their controversial historic tweets mocking Indian accent. KKR CEO Venky Mysore has said that the IPL franchise has ‘zero tolerance’ towards discrimination and hence, Morgan and McCullum could face sanctions for their offensive tweets. During a conversation on Twitter in 2018, Morgan and Jos Buttler used the word ‘Sir’ to mock Indian fans and the English duo was joined by former New Zealand skipper McCullum. Notably, Morgan is the captain of KKR while McCullum is the head coach. The conversation resurfaced on social media platform after England debutant Ollie Robinson was suspended, pending investigation, from international cricket for his sexist and racist historic tweets dating back to 2012-13. “We don’t know enough about it to comment at this time. Let’s wait for the process to be completed to get all the facts before we jump to any conclusions. Just to reiterate, the Knight Riders organisation has ‘zero tolerance’ for any sort of discrimination," KKR CEO Venky Mysore told Cricbuzz. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC announces special Hall of Fame inductions ahead of WTC Final Meanwhile, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has emphasised on its strict take agai nst discrimination and said it will discuss how to proceed on such instances of past comments. “Since we were alerted to offensive tweets last week, a number of historical social media posts by other individuals have been questioned publicly as well," Cricbuzz quoted an ECB spokesperson as saying. “There is no place for discrimination in our sport, and we are committed to taking relevant and appropriate action where required. Given the concerns which have been raised are clearly now broader than a single case, the ECB will discuss how we deal with issues over historical social media material in a timely and appropriate manner." “Each case will be considered on an individual basis, looking at all the facts. We will assess cases with the ECB before making further statements," the spokesperson said.

Cricket: KKR could take action against skipper Eoin Morgan and coach Brendon McCullum for historic tweets

<p class="MsoNormal">There have been many debates around the participation of overseas players in the second phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, set to commence in September in the United Arab Emirates. While the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have already said that it is unlikely that their players will participate in IPL 2021, there are question marks on the participation of Australian players as well. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Kolkata Knight Riders will be hit hard if England and Australia players don’t return for IPL 2021 with two crucial players in captain Eoin Morgan and key bowler Pat Cummins. In case Morgan doesn’t return for IPL 2021, former KKR captain Dinesh Karthik has said that he is ready to take the charge if the management asks him to do so.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">Speaking to The Times of India, Karthik said: "Pat Cummins has himself said that he will not come. But when it comes to Eoin Morgan, there are still three months to go. A lot can change from now till September. But if I am asked to lead, I will be ready for it.”<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">KKR struggled during Karthik’s captaincy and the India international decided to step down from captaincy to focus on his batting. However, the two-time IPL winners have continued to disappoint under the leadership of World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan as well.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/test-match-is-like-a-dream-indias-harmanpreet-kaur-excited-for-red-ball-cricket-against-england-389240" hreflang="en">'Test match is like a dream': India's Harmanpreet Kaur excited for red-ball cricket against England</a></strong></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">In IPL 2019 and 2020, KKR lost out on playoff spot due to net run-rate but will look to turn things around when the 14th edition resumes in the UAE. <o:p></o:p></p>


There have been many debates around the participation of overseas players in the second phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, set to commence in September in the United Arab Emirates.

There have been many debates around the participation of overseas players in the second phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, set to commence in September in the United Arab Emirates. While the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have already said that it is unlikely that their players will participate in IPL 2021, there are question marks on the participation of Australian players as well. Kolkata Knight Riders will be hit hard if England and Australia players don’t return for IPL 2021 with two crucial players in captain Eoin Morgan and key bowler Pat Cummins. In case Morgan doesn’t return for IPL 2021, former KKR captain Dinesh Karthik has said that he is ready to take the charge if the management asks him to do so. ALSO READ: Tokyo 2020: PM Narendra Modi directs officials to vaccinate athletes 'on top priority' Speaking to The Times of India, Karthik said: "Pat Cummins has himself said that he will not come. But when it comes to Eoin Morgan, there are still three months to go. A lot can change from now till September. But if I am asked to lead, I will be ready for it.” KKR struggled during Karthik’s captaincy and the India international decided to step down from captaincy to focus on his batting. However, the two-time IPL winners have continued to disappoint under the leadership of World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan as well. ALSO READ: 'Test match is like a dream': India's Harmanpreet Kaur excited for red-ball cricket against England In IPL 2019 and 2020, KKR lost out on playoff spot due to net run-rate but will look to turn things around when the 14th edition resumes in the UAE.

Cricket: Dinesh Karthik open to captaining KKR again in IPL 2021

<p>Britain and Nottinghamshire pacer Harry Gurney has announced his choice to retire at 34 years old. Harry Gurney's vocation was tormented by injuries and he was recuperating from a shoulder injury when he declared his choice to hang up his boots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The left-arm pacer highlighted in 10 ODIs and 2 T20Is for England, getting 11 and three wickets. Harry Gurney tasted more achievement in his homegrown and T20 profession. Aside from winning three one-day three trophies with Nottinghamshire, he was likewise a critical figure in the team's T20 Blast win in 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has won the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades and the Caribbean Premier League with Barbados Tridents. He additionally addressed Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 release where he got seven wickets in eight games. Generally, he completes his vocation with 614 wickets across formats.</p>

<p>The 34-year-old has been powerfully fruitful in various groups and it has a great deal to do with the repertoire and the collection of varieties that this wily pacer conveys up his sleeves.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Harry Gurney's economy in the death has been thrilling, because of his traitorous slow conveyances and destructive yorkers. He was the second-most elevated wicket-taker a year ago Natwest Blast with 22 scalps in only 12 games.</p>

<p>Reporting his retirement, Harry Gurney disclosed to Nottinghamshire's true site that the opportunity had arrived for him to hang up his boots. He was cited by saying:</p>

<p>“After trying to recover from the recent injury to my shoulder, I am truly disappointed to have to end my playing career as a result of it. From the first time I picked up a cricket ball at the age of ten, I was completely obsessed. Cricket has been my life for 24 years and has taken me on an incredible journey that I will cherish forever.”</p>

<p>“Playing for England, in the IPL, and winning eight trophies at home and abroad including the Blast, Big Bash and CPL has exceeded my wildest dreams. I always prepared for leaving cricket and I have discovered a new path in business that gives me the same excitement that I felt when I discovered the game all those years ago."</p>

<p>"That is a path I will now go down with immediate effect, as I have found this injury recovery too much of a mountain to climb," added Gurney.<br />
The overseer of cricket of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Mick Newell, who carried Harry Gurney to the team, depicted the left-arm seamer as a marvelous match-champion.</p>

<p>"Harry has been a terrific, match-winning, bowler for this club for a number of years. He's carved out a niche in limited-overs competitions in recent times and has been very successful in that at home and abroad. But his record in the First-Class game is something he can be immensely proud of as well.”</p>

<p>Harry Gurney featured in 103 First Class, 93 List A, and 156 T20 games, guaranteeing a sum of 614 wickets with 12 five-wicket-pulls. He likewise addressed England in 12 white-ball games ten ODIs and two T20Is claiming 14 wickets.</p>


Britain and Nottinghamshire pacer Harry Gurney has announced his choice to retire at 34 years old. Harry Gurney's vocation was tormented by injuries and he was recuperating from a shoulder injury when he declared his choice to hang up his boots.

Britain and Nottinghamshire pacer Harry Gurney has announced his choice to retire at 34 years old. Harry Gurney's vocation was tormented by injuries and he was recuperating from a shoulder injury when he declared his choice to hang up his boots. The left-arm pacer highlighted in 10 ODIs and 2 T20Is for England, getting 11 and three wickets. Harry Gurney tasted more achievement in his homegrown and T20 profession. Aside from winning three one-day three trophies with Nottinghamshire, he was likewise a critical figure in the team's T20 Blast win in 2017. He has won the Big Bash League with the Melbourne Renegades and the Caribbean Premier League with Barbados Tridents. He additionally addressed Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2019 release where he got seven wickets in eight games. Generally, he completes his vocation with 614 wickets across formats. The 34-year-old has been powerfully fruitful in various groups and it has a great deal to do with the repertoire and the collection of varieties that this wily pacer conveys up his sleeves. Harry Gurney's economy in the death has been thrilling, because of his traitorous slow conveyances and destructive yorkers. He was the second-most elevated wicket-taker a year ago Natwest Blast with 22 scalps in only 12 games. Reporting his retirement, Harry Gurney disclosed to Nottinghamshire's true site that the opportunity had arrived for him to hang up his boots. He was cited by saying: “After trying to recover from the recent injury to my shoulder, I am truly disappointed to have to end my playing career as a result of it. From the first time I picked up a cricket ball at the age of ten, I was completely obsessed. Cricket has been my life for 24 years and has taken me on an incredible journey that I will cherish forever.” “Playing for England, in the IPL, and winning eight trophies at home and abroad including the Blast, Big Bash and CPL has exceeded my wildest dreams. I always prepared for leaving cricket and I have discovered a new path in business that gives me the same excitement that I felt when I discovered the game all those years ago." "That is a path I will now go down with immediate effect, as I have found this injury recovery too much of a mountain to climb," added Gurney. The overseer of cricket of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Mick Newell, who carried Harry Gurney to the team, depicted the left-arm seamer as a marvelous match-champion. "Harry has been a terrific, match-winning, bowler for this club for a number of years. He's carved out a niche in limited-overs competitions in recent times and has been very successful in that at home and abroad. But his record in the First-Class game is something he can be immensely proud of as well.” Harry Gurney featured in 103 First Class, 93 List A, and 156 T20 games, guaranteeing a sum of 614 wickets with 12 five-wicket-pulls. He likewise addressed England in 12 white-ball games ten ODIs and two T20Is claiming 14 wickets.

Harry Gurney announces retirement from cricket at the age of 34

<p>Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer will remain back in India accordingly. The player from New Zealand will miss the charter flight to his country and will have to stay back isolating in India until he recuperates.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>One flight conveying New Zealand players, support staff, and analysts has effectively left for Auckland. The other is planned to fly out not long after being deferred before because of logistical reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Be that as it may, Tim Seifert won't be on the second trip subsequent to bombing his pre-takeoff COVID-19 tests, with New Zealand Cricket CEO David White declaring the equivalent through an authority explanation.</p>

<p>“It’s really unfortunate for Tim and we’ll do everything for him that we can from this end. Hopefully, he will be able to test negative and be cleared and approved for discharge as soon as he’s well again. Since receiving the news we’ve organized support for Tim and have also — via the Players Association — been in contact with his family to ensure they’re kept fully informed and updated on developments,” David White said.</p>

<p>The 26-year-old, who bombed the two of his RT-PCR tests which were essential for pre-takeoff conventions, was taken into isolation subsequently. New Zealand cricket affirmed Tim Seifert is encountering moderate symptoms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The New Zealand Cricket additionally expressed that Tim Seifert is going through treatment and will serve a legal time of quarantine in India. He will venture out to New Zealand once he tests negative, prior to going through an obligatory 14-day time of oversaw isolation.</p>

<p>Tim Seifert is the third Kolkata Knight Riders player after Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier to test positive for the virus.</p>

<p>The New Zealand Cricket affirmed that the player is at present anticipating his transfer to Chennai, where he will be treated in a similar hospital where Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has been remaining since testing positive for COVID-19 recently.<br />
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Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer will remain back in India accordingly. The player from New Zealand will miss the charter flight to his country and will have to stay back isolating in India until he recuperates.

Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and the Kolkata Knight Riders cricketer will remain back in India accordingly. The player from New Zealand will miss the charter flight to his country and will have to stay back isolating in India until he recuperates. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: 'Virat Kohli the captain will be happier than Virat Kohli the batsman': Irfan Pathan One flight conveying New Zealand players, support staff, and analysts has effectively left for Auckland. The other is planned to fly out not long after being deferred before because of logistical reasons. Be that as it may, Tim Seifert won't be on the second trip subsequent to bombing his pre-takeoff COVID-19 tests, with New Zealand Cricket CEO David White declaring the equivalent through an authority explanation. “It’s really unfortunate for Tim and we’ll do everything for him that we can from this end. Hopefully, he will be able to test negative and be cleared and approved for discharge as soon as he’s well again. Since receiving the news we’ve organized support for Tim and have also — via the Players Association — been in contact with his family to ensure they’re kept fully informed and updated on developments,” David White said. The 26-year-old, who bombed the two of his RT-PCR tests which were essential for pre-takeoff conventions, was taken into isolation subsequently. New Zealand cricket affirmed Tim Seifert is encountering moderate symptoms. The New Zealand Cricket additionally expressed that Tim Seifert is going through treatment and will serve a legal time of quarantine in India. He will venture out to New Zealand once he tests negative, prior to going through an obligatory 14-day time of oversaw isolation. Tim Seifert is the third Kolkata Knight Riders player after Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier to test positive for the virus. The New Zealand Cricket affirmed that the player is at present anticipating his transfer to Chennai, where he will be treated in a similar hospital where Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has been remaining since testing positive for COVID-19 recently.

IPL 2021: Tim Seifert tests positive for COVID-19, bound to miss charter flight to New Zealand

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders will go facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two teams are falling off exhaustive losses because of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings individually. RCB have five successes out of seven at the midway stage and have played some quality cricket, in spite of vacillating in two games against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, which scratched their Net Run Rate.</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders, then, have more noticeable issues to manage since they have only two successes out of seven this season. Brendon McCullum pummeled the KKR players for their absence of intent, and it would seem that they'll roll out certain improvements in front of this contest.</p>

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

<p>The Kolkata Knight Riders lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15-13. Nonetheless, RCB have won 3/3 matches since the previous season and have also the first clash this season.</p>

<h2>Kolkata Knight Riders</h2>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders need to have greater clearness over every player's job and go with a settled batting setup. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Sunil Narine haven't had a decent season up until this point.</p>

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell has scored 339 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Caribbean turn bowler Sunil Narine has bagged away 16 wickets while playing against RCB.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lockie Ferguson should join Pat Cummins and Prasidh Krishna in KKR's in the fast bowling department, with Pat Cummins batting permitting them to play an additional bowler. Harbhajan Singh could likewise come into the side.</p>

<p><strong>Probable XI</strong>: Nitish Rana/Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine/Shakib Al Hasan, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna</p>

<h2>Royal Challengers Bangalore&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Kyle Jamieson has gotten three wickets in two excursions at Narendra Modi Stadium. Albeit the Kiwi has been somewhat costly with the ball, he has given the forward leaps to RCB. While Mohammed Siraj has been reliable, Harshal Patel was put under the siphon on those two events, and he'll hope to lessen his economy rate while proceeding to get wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>RCB management has backed Rajat Patidar to come great, and it stays not yet clear on the off chance that he'll hold his spot in the side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Virat Kohli's batting has likewise not been up to his grand principles and he'll hope to return to frame in the second half of the league.</p>

<p><strong>Probable XI</strong>: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed/Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Sams, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal</p>

<p>RCB will look to get back on the winning track while KKR will be desperate for a win. We should be able to witness a cracking clash on a Monday evening.</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders will go facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two teams are falling off exhaustive losses because of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings individually.

Kolkata Knight Riders will go facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two teams are falling off exhaustive losses because of Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings individually. RCB have five successes out of seven at the midway stage and have played some quality cricket, in spite of vacillating in two games against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, which scratched their Net Run Rate. Kolkata Knight Riders, then, have more noticeable issues to manage since they have only two successes out of seven this season. Brendon McCullum pummeled the KKR players for their absence of intent, and it would seem that they'll roll out certain improvements in front of this contest. Head-to-Head The Kolkata Knight Riders lead the head-to-head record against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15-13. Nonetheless, RCB have won 3/3 matches since the previous season and have also the first clash this season. Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders need to have greater clearness over every player's job and go with a settled batting setup. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Sunil Narine haven't had a decent season up until this point. Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell has scored 339 runs against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Caribbean turn bowler Sunil Narine has bagged away 16 wickets while playing against RCB. Lockie Ferguson should join Pat Cummins and Prasidh Krishna in KKR's in the fast bowling department, with Pat Cummins batting permitting them to play an additional bowler. Harbhajan Singh could likewise come into the side. Probable XI: Nitish Rana/Karun Nair, Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi, Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik, Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Sunil Narine/Shakib Al Hasan, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakravarthy, Prasidh Krishna Royal Challengers Bangalore Kyle Jamieson has gotten three wickets in two excursions at Narendra Modi Stadium. Albeit the Kiwi has been somewhat costly with the ball, he has given the forward leaps to RCB. While Mohammed Siraj has been reliable, Harshal Patel was put under the siphon on those two events, and he'll hope to lessen his economy rate while proceeding to get wickets. RCB management has backed Rajat Patidar to come great, and it stays not yet clear on the off chance that he'll hold his spot in the side. Virat Kohli's batting has likewise not been up to his grand principles and he'll hope to return to frame in the second half of the league. Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed/Washington Sundar, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Sams, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal RCB will look to get back on the winning track while KKR will be desperate for a win. We should be able to witness a cracking clash on a Monday evening.

IPL 2021, KKR vs RCB Preview: RCB target for the top position, KKR aim to alter fortunes

<p class="MsoNormal">The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was rocked on Monday when two players from Kolkata Knight Riders – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – tested positive for COVID-19. The development forced the BCCI to reschedule the match between KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore, which was to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">While both Varun and Sandeep are isolating after testing positive, all other KKR members have returned negative. However, KKR are strictly following the SOPs and have quarantined all the players and members in their respective hotel rooms. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">KKR CEO and Managing Director, Venky Mysore, has now shed light on the situation as he said the franchise was quick to take the necessary precautions and bring the situation under control. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"Difficult times, but I'm happy to report that both Varun and Sandeep are doing well," Mysore told Star Sports.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">"We have taken all the precautions that are necessary and have been advised by the medical teams of IPL and KKR and also getting appropriate advice from outside on what the right thing to do is. Sandeep, in particular, is doing fine. No temperature, no other symptoms, and he is feeling good. Varun is still a little under the weather, but better than yesterday and both of them are in good spirits."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">KKR, including owner Shah Rukh Khan, joined the players and staff on a video call to boost everyone’s morale. The KKR CEO further said that players may return back to training on May 6 upon completing the quarantine.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Speaking on the immediate steps in consultation with the officials and other governing bodies involved, Venky Mysore said:</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bangladeshs-shakib-al-hasan-mustafizur-rahman-likely-to-leave-ipl-2021-early-382575" hreflang="en">Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman likely to leave IPL 2021 early</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"I think everyone has been very proactive. We found out approximately 24 hours ago about Varun testing positive, so the immediate steps we took was to isolate him, and then later on in the night when we got test results which also involved Sandeep, we put them on a different floor with a different Air Conditioning ducts system to make sure others are appropriately protected. We have asked everybody in the bubble (players, support staff, management, hotel staff and service staff) to quarantine, so they are isolated in their rooms. The food delivery is on a knock and drop basis, which everyone has gotten used to by now.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"The target completion date of this five day with this daily testing is the 6th of May," Venky Mysore said. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">"The team doctor was on the call as well, and his assessment is that if everything's goes well, the plan that we have put in place, we should be able to get the results sometime later in the day on the 6th of May which means that potentially we could even get out that evening for a practice subject to what the coaches want to do and then get ready for 7th and 8th depending on when the rescheduled games would potentially take place."<o:p></o:p></p>

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was rocked on Monday when two players from Kolkata Knight Riders – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – tested positive for COVID-19.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 was rocked on Monday when two players from Kolkata Knight Riders – Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier – tested positive for COVID-19. The development forced the BCCI to reschedule the match between KKR and Royal Challengers Bangalore, which was to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. While both Varun and Sandeep are isolating after testing positive, all other KKR members have returned negative. However, KKR are strictly following the SOPs and have quarantined all the players and members in their respective hotel rooms. KKR CEO and Managing Director, Venky Mysore, has now shed light on the situation as he said the franchise was quick to take the necessary precautions and bring the situation under control. "Difficult times, but I'm happy to report that both Varun and Sandeep are doing well," Mysore told Star Sports. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: England players given choice to quit or carry on playing - Report "We have taken all the precautions that are necessary and have been advised by the medical teams of IPL and KKR and also getting appropriate advice from outside on what the right thing to do is. Sandeep, in particular, is doing fine. No temperature, no other symptoms, and he is feeling good. Varun is still a little under the weather, but better than yesterday and both of them are in good spirits." KKR, including owner Shah Rukh Khan, joined the players and staff on a video call to boost everyone’s morale. The KKR CEO further said that players may return back to training on May 6 upon completing the quarantine. Speaking on the immediate steps in consultation with the officials and other governing bodies involved, Venky Mysore said: ALSO READ: Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman likely to leave IPL 2021 early "I think everyone has been very proactive. We found out approximately 24 hours ago about Varun testing positive, so the immediate steps we took was to isolate him, and then later on in the night when we got test results which also involved Sandeep, we put them on a different floor with a different Air Conditioning ducts system to make sure others are appropriately protected. We have asked everybody in the bubble (players, support staff, management, hotel staff and service staff) to quarantine, so they are isolated in their rooms. The food delivery is on a knock and drop basis, which everyone has gotten used to by now. "The target completion date of this five day with this daily testing is the 6th of May," Venky Mysore said. "The team doctor was on the call as well, and his assessment is that if everything's goes well, the plan that we have put in place, we should be able to get the results sometime later in the day on the 6th of May which means that potentially we could even get out that evening for a practice subject to what the coaches want to do and then get ready for 7th and 8th depending on when the rescheduled games would potentially take place."

IPL 2021: KKR CEO Venky Mysore sheds light on situation as Varun, Sandeep test positive for COVID-19

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">The Kolkata Knight Riders match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, planned for Monday, May 3, has been deferred and rescheduled after two players of the KKR camp have tested positive for COVID-19, as revealed by IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier have gone under the KKR scanner after doubt of testing positive for COVID-19, yet the unforeseen is as yet anticipating a subsequent test result to avoid a false test possibility.</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">Nonetheless, to guarantee the wellbeing and security of all staff and players included, the match has been scheduled for a deferment until the whole circumstance is clear.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt">The crippled and stressed fans took to Twitter to respond, soon after the information on the match's delay penniless out.</p>

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IPL fans Tonight: <a href="https://t.co/gsFIxqAEJX">pic.twitter.com/gsFIxqAEJX</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">If Varun Chakravarthy left bubble for hospital then he should put into quarantine for week or 2 . Why did he rejoin in bubble ? KKR absolutely unprofessional man .</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">No IPL today <a href="https://t.co/WeDNR6aSXz">pic.twitter.com/WeDNR6aSXz</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">They said actual covid numbers from Bengal will come out after election. Didn't know they meant IPL.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/postponed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#postponed</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvRCB</a><br />
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<p>Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier had reportedly left the IPL bio-bubble and visited a hospital through the official green channel to undergo a scan on his shoulder and that is where he might have contracted the virus. Although, the franchise is awaiting the second result.&nbsp;</p>

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The Kolkata Knight Riders match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, planned for Monday, May 3, has been deferred and rescheduled after two players of the KKR camp have tested positive for COVID-19, as revealed by IPL.

The Kolkata Knight Riders match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, planned for Monday, May 3, has been deferred and rescheduled after two players of the KKR camp have tested positive for COVID-19, as revealed by IPL. Bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier have gone under the KKR scanner after doubt of testing positive for COVID-19, yet the unforeseen is as yet anticipating a subsequent test result to avoid a false test possibility. Nonetheless, to guarantee the wellbeing and security of all staff and players included, the match has been scheduled for a deferment until the whole circumstance is clear. The crippled and stressed fans took to Twitter to respond, soon after the information on the match's delay penniless out. Today’s match between KKR and RCB has been postponed by the BCCI #KKRvsRCB MPL, Dream11, betting Apps rn: pic.twitter.com/3T9GhIYfRI — irfan (@simplyirfan) May 3, 2021 × *Today's Match between KKR & RCB has been Rescheduled* IPL fans Tonight: pic.twitter.com/gsFIxqAEJX — Yash Siddhapura (@Yash1701__) May 3, 2021 × If Varun Chakravarthy left bubble for hospital then he should put into quarantine for week or 2 . Why did he rejoin in bubble ? KKR absolutely unprofessional man . — Sai (@akakrcb6) May 3, 2021 × No IPL today pic.twitter.com/WeDNR6aSXz — Matt (@CrickHQ) May 3, 2021 × They said actual covid numbers from Bengal will come out after election. Didn't know they meant IPL. — Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 3, 2021 × IPL fans reaction after #KKRvsRCB match got postponed.pic.twitter.com/ORO3DiIgs3 — Chetan Krishna👑 🇮🇳 (@ckchetanck) May 3, 2021 × #postponed #KKRvRCB No One IPL fans after hearing this News - pic.twitter.com/hZ2SixzLBc — Darshan Shrikhande (@DarshanShrikha2) May 3, 2021 × Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier had reportedly left the IPL bio-bubble and visited a hospital through the official green channel to undergo a scan on his shoulder and that is where he might have contracted the virus. Although, the franchise is awaiting the second result.

IPL 2021: Twitter reacts as KKR vs RCB match got postponed after two players test COVID positive

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<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match played between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, due to be played on May 3rd in Ahmedabad has been postponed after KKR's Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier tested positive for COVID-19.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Reportedly, some kind of correspondence has gone from the BCCI office to Ahmedabad, the venue of Monday's match, and the nearby coordinators, Gujarat Cricket Association has&nbsp;been informed that the game will be rescheduled. The new date for the match will be reported on Monday evening, the GCA officials have been told.</p>

<p>Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier have been tested positive for COVID -19. It is believed that Varun Chakravarthy as of late left the IPL bio-bubble through the authority green channel to get his shoulder scanned and that is the place where he may have got exposed to the virus. Apart from Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier, the remainder of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad tests came out negative.</p>

<h2>Full statement by IPL:</h2>

<p><em>Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID -19.<br />
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Both the players have isolated themselves from the rest of the squad. The Medical Team is in continuous touch with the duo and are monitoring their health. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders have now moved towards a daily testing routine to identify any other possible cases and treat them at the earliest.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>The Medical&nbsp;Team is also determining the close and casual contacts of the two positive cases during the 48 hours prior to collection of the sample that&nbsp;returned the positive test results.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><em>The BCCI and the Kolkata Knight Riders prioritise the health and safety of everyone involved and all measures are being taken in that endeavour.</em></p>

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match played between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, due to be played on May 3rd in Ahmedabad has been postponed after KKR's Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier tested positive for COVID-19.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 match played between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, due to be played on May 3rd in Ahmedabad has been postponed after KKR's Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier tested positive for COVID-19. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan dominates again as Delhi Capitals defeat Punjab Kings Reportedly, some kind of correspondence has gone from the BCCI office to Ahmedabad, the venue of Monday's match, and the nearby coordinators, Gujarat Cricket Association has been informed that the game will be rescheduled. The new date for the match will be reported on Monday evening, the GCA officials have been told. Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier have been tested positive for COVID -19. It is believed that Varun Chakravarthy as of late left the IPL bio-bubble through the authority green channel to get his shoulder scanned and that is the place where he may have got exposed to the virus. Apart from Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier, the remainder of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad tests came out negative. Full statement by IPL: Varun Chakaravarthy and Sandeep Warrier were found to be positive in the third round of testing in the last four days. All other team members have tested negative for COVID -19. Both the players have isolated themselves from the rest of the squad. The Medical Team is in continuous touch with the duo and are monitoring their health. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders have now moved towards a daily testing routine to identify any other possible cases and treat them at the earliest. The Medical Team is also determining the close and casual contacts of the two positive cases during the 48 hours prior to collection of the sample that returned the positive test results. The BCCI and the Kolkata Knight Riders prioritise the health and safety of everyone involved and all measures are being taken in that endeavour.

IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore rescheduled after two players test positive for COVID-19

<p>Shubman Gill earned the respect of several cricketing stalwarts after his heroics against Australia in the Test series earlier this year. However, the 21-year-old has been unable to continue his sublime form from England series.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen also was impressed with Shubman Gill's knocks on Australian soil. However, he has not been impressed with his recent knocks in the ongoing IPL. In the current season, Shubman Gill has had an underwhelming impact.&nbsp;He scored 15, 33, 21, 0, 11, 9 and 43 for KKR in the past seven matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Let's talk a little bit about Shubman Gill because I think that guy is so good. I absolutely love him as a player. I've been watching him quite closely recently and I think Gill needs to get a little busy at the crease. If he can do that, he can then get himself going. He just seems so lazy," Pietersen said on the Star Sports pre-match show.</p>

<p>"Some of his dismissals. Some of his dismissals are really low and it looks like he doesn't really fit the speed of the game. You can get as a batter very lazy and I think he's too lazy at the moment. He's too accommodating. I'd just like him to get a little bit busier and more proactive. Then he won't miss those balls on his legs and start hitting them. I want to see purpose when he bats," the former England captain explained.</p>


Shubman Gill earned the respect of several cricketing stalwarts after his heroics against Australia in the Test series earlier this year. However, the 21-year-old has been unable to continue his sublime form from England series.

Shubman Gill earned the respect of several cricketing stalwarts after his heroics against Australia in the Test series earlier this year. However, the 21-year-old has been unable to continue his sublime form from England series. IN PICS: From Pat Cummins to Sachin Tendulkar: Cricketing stalwarts who donated in India's fight against COVID-19 Former England skipper Kevin Pietersen also was impressed with Shubman Gill's knocks on Australian soil. However, he has not been impressed with his recent knocks in the ongoing IPL. In the current season, Shubman Gill has had an underwhelming impact. He scored 15, 33, 21, 0, 11, 9 and 43 for KKR in the past seven matches. "Let's talk a little bit about Shubman Gill because I think that guy is so good. I absolutely love him as a player. I've been watching him quite closely recently and I think Gill needs to get a little busy at the crease. If he can do that, he can then get himself going. He just seems so lazy," Pietersen said on the Star Sports pre-match show. "Some of his dismissals. Some of his dismissals are really low and it looks like he doesn't really fit the speed of the game. You can get as a batter very lazy and I think he's too lazy at the moment. He's too accommodating. I'd just like him to get a little bit busier and more proactive. Then he won't miss those balls on his legs and start hitting them. I want to see purpose when he bats," the former England captain explained.

IPL 2021- 'He just seems so lazy': Kevin Pietersen on Shubman Gill's underwhelming form

<p class="MsoNormal">The Indian Premier League (IPL) is, for the second consecutive season, being played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the last edition was played in the UAE, the ongoing edition is being held in India, but with empty stands and stadiums. Big-hitting Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell, said he misses the feeling of playing in front of the crowd as it brings out the fire inside. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“I miss playing in front of crowds and especially Eden, where I know thousands of people got your back. That keeps me going. And it brings out the fire inside. The loud cheer, even before I face the first ball when I start running onto the crease, those vibes are unreal,” Russell said in the KKR’s latest release called Russell: The Knight of Eden.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The West Indies all-rounder was slapped with a doping ban in 2017 and went on to miss the IPL and all formats of the game for a year. However, the setback didn’t affect Russell’s motivation as he said the ban made him stronger while adding that the KKR management wanted him to relax and focus on cricket.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“To be honest, that year was the toughest year. When you're doing well, sometimes people look for any reason to try and get it down. But that actually made me stronger. You know, Venky (Mysore) reached out to me, said they just want me to have a peaceful year to relax my head and to actually focus on cricket.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">“Being away from the game for a year, you know a lot of people doubted that I would come back and do the same thing. And I say you know what, this is the big moment. And good players shine in the big games. Three months before the ban lifted, I went on beast mode, getting stronger, losing weight. I came back in 2018 in a good season for KKR,” Russell recalled.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Russell lifted the IPL trophy with KKR in 2014 – which is also the franchise’s last title in the T20 tournament. The Caribbean brute said that he wants to experience the feeling of standing on a podium.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-the-venkaboys-after-dravids-anger-cricketing-legends-in-a-boy-band-wins-over-internet-381961" hreflang="en">'Meet the Venkaboys': After Dravid's anger, Cricketing legends in a boy-band wins over internet</a></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“I have won the IPL in 2014, and the feeling that I got to see the guys with tears in their eyes, that's the type of feeling I want to experience again. I want to be on the podium. It should be pure purple and gold. We have a very strong team on paper. But the gameplay wasn’t,” Russell added.<o:p></o:p></p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) is, for the second consecutive season, being played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the last edition was played in the UAE, the ongoing edition is being held in India, but with empty stands and stadiums.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is, for the second consecutive season, being played behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the last edition was played in the UAE, the ongoing edition is being held in India, but with empty stands and stadiums. Big-hitting Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell, said he misses the feeling of playing in front of the crowd as it brings out the fire inside. “I miss playing in front of crowds and especially Eden, where I know thousands of people got your back. That keeps me going. And it brings out the fire inside. The loud cheer, even before I face the first ball when I start running onto the crease, those vibes are unreal,” Russell said in the KKR’s latest release called Russell: The Knight of Eden. The West Indies all-rounder was slapped with a doping ban in 2017 and went on to miss the IPL and all formats of the game for a year. However, the setback didn’t affect Russell’s motivation as he said the ban made him stronger while adding that the KKR management wanted him to relax and focus on cricket. “To be honest, that year was the toughest year. When you're doing well, sometimes people look for any reason to try and get it down. But that actually made me stronger. You know, Venky (Mysore) reached out to me, said they just want me to have a peaceful year to relax my head and to actually focus on cricket. ALSO READ: 'Virat Kohli has to do some thinking': Ashish Nehra unhappy with Harshal Patel leaking runs at death for RCB “Being away from the game for a year, you know a lot of people doubted that I would come back and do the same thing. And I say you know what, this is the big moment. And good players shine in the big games. Three months before the ban lifted, I went on beast mode, getting stronger, losing weight. I came back in 2018 in a good season for KKR,” Russell recalled. Russell lifted the IPL trophy with KKR in 2014 – which is also the franchise’s last title in the T20 tournament. The Caribbean brute said that he wants to experience the feeling of standing on a podium. ALSO READ: 'Meet the Venkaboys': After Dravid's anger, Cricketing legends in a boy-band wins over internet “I have won the IPL in 2014, and the feeling that I got to see the guys with tears in their eyes, that's the type of feeling I want to experience again. I want to be on the podium. It should be pure purple and gold. We have a very strong team on paper. But the gameplay wasn’t,” Russell added.

I want to be on the podium: Andre Russell desperate to win IPL again with KKR

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum has pummeled his team for their negative demeanour after Prithvi Shaw's first-over attack on Thursday. Brendon McCullum said the players were 'shell stunned after the 24-run over as opposed to attempting to recapture force. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-punjab-kings-to-cross-swords-with-the-royal-challengers-bangalore-381561" hreflang="en">IPL 2021: Punjab Kings to cross swords with the Royal Challengers Bangalore</a></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Prithvi Shaw hit six back-to-back fours against Shivam Mavi to launch the Delhi Capitals' pursuit of 155. With KKR withdrawing, he proceeded with his attack, hitting a 41-ball 82 and joining with Shikhar Dhawan for a game dominating 132-run opening stand. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Talking at the post-match press conference after Kolkata Knight Riders' fifth loss in seven games this season, Brendon McCullum said that albeit the first-over was a 'major blow', it wasn't as large a factor as KKR's negative body language post that attack.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">"It was a big blow for us, but we still should have been able to make a comeback because Andre Russell had plenty of runs for us in the last couple of overs as well, and one big over shouldn't have been the deciding factor. I think after that over, we took a step back, and it's really frustrating from our point of view. We talk a lot about staying in the contest and about hanging in there and trying to put some momentum into the game if it's not with us. And you shouldn't be shell-shocked and not be able to respond, which we were tonight. And that's going to ask a few tough questions from us," said Brendon McCullum.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-444444-prithvi-shaws-smash-fest-reminds-netizens-of-vintage-viru-381496" hreflang="en">IPL 2021: 4,4,4,4,4,4: Prithvi Shaw's smash-fest reminds netizens of vintage 'Viru'</a></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">On account of Prithvi Shaw's quick assault, Delhi Capitals cavorted home with seven wickets and an astounding 21 balls to save. Shaw has obviously pronounced the Man of the Match for his thump, including 11 fours and three huge sixes.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">While Prithvi Shaw made batting resemble a piece of cake, none of the KKR batsmen aside from Andre Russell could score at a strike rate of more than 125. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">Talking further, Brendon McCullum showered praises on Prithvi Shaw, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant and their coach Ricky Ponting for urging a proactive way to deal with batting, something Brendon McCullum is longing for from his own team.</span></span></span></span></p>

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="background:white"><span style="font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">"I don't think the match was lost in the first over, but it was a huge psychological blow from Prithvi Shaw. I have a lot of respect for Prithvi because not too many people play the game with that sort of approach, and you've got to give credit also to Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting, and the Delhi Capitals management, who have been able to ask a player to play like that and for him to buy into that. Look, he is a rare talent, and he put us under an immense amount of pressure early on. Shivam Mavi has been really good for us in a couple of games leading into this (match), but he just wasn't allowed to settle," remarked Brendon McCullum.</span></span></span></span></span></p>


Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum has pummeled his team for their negative demeanour after Prithvi Shaw's first-over attack on Thursday. Brendon McCullum said the players were 'shell stunned after the 24-run over as opposed to attempting to recapture force.

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Brendon McCullum has pummeled his team for their negative demeanour after Prithvi Shaw's first-over attack on Thursday. Brendon McCullum said the players were 'shell stunned after the 24-run over as opposed to attempting to recapture force. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Punjab Kings to cross swords with the Royal Challengers Bangalore Prithvi Shaw hit six back-to-back fours against Shivam Mavi to launch the Delhi Capitals' pursuit of 155. With KKR withdrawing, he proceeded with his attack, hitting a 41-ball 82 and joining with Shikhar Dhawan for a game dominating 132-run opening stand. Talking at the post-match press conference after Kolkata Knight Riders' fifth loss in seven games this season, Brendon McCullum said that albeit the first-over was a 'major blow', it wasn't as large a factor as KKR's negative body language post that attack. "It was a big blow for us, but we still should have been able to make a comeback because Andre Russell had plenty of runs for us in the last couple of overs as well, and one big over shouldn't have been the deciding factor. I think after that over, we took a step back, and it's really frustrating from our point of view. We talk a lot about staying in the contest and about hanging in there and trying to put some momentum into the game if it's not with us. And you shouldn't be shell-shocked and not be able to respond, which we were tonight. And that's going to ask a few tough questions from us," said Brendon McCullum. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: 4,4,4,4,4,4: Prithvi Shaw's smash-fest reminds netizens of vintage 'Viru' On account of Prithvi Shaw's quick assault, Delhi Capitals cavorted home with seven wickets and an astounding 21 balls to save. Shaw has obviously pronounced the Man of the Match for his thump, including 11 fours and three huge sixes. While Prithvi Shaw made batting resemble a piece of cake, none of the KKR batsmen aside from Andre Russell could score at a strike rate of more than 125. Talking further, Brendon McCullum showered praises on Prithvi Shaw, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant and their coach Ricky Ponting for urging a proactive way to deal with batting, something Brendon McCullum is longing for from his own team. "I don't think the match was lost in the first over, but it was a huge psychological blow from Prithvi Shaw. I have a lot of respect for Prithvi because not too many people play the game with that sort of approach, and you've got to give credit also to Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting, and the Delhi Capitals management, who have been able to ask a player to play like that and for him to buy into that. Look, he is a rare talent, and he put us under an immense amount of pressure early on. Shivam Mavi has been really good for us in a couple of games leading into this (match), but he just wasn't allowed to settle," remarked Brendon McCullum.

IPL 2021: 'I don't think the match was lost in the first over': Brendon McCullum

<p>Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Lalit Yadav had a splendid game against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 of IPL 2021. The 24-year-old bowled three overs and got the wickets of Eoin Morgan and Sunil Narine while keeping an astounding economy rate of 4.3 RPO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Towards the end of the game, Lalit Yadav said Delhi Capital's planned to counter Andre Russell's batting ability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yes, we planned not to bowl the spinners against Andre Russell. Fast bowlers - Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, and Ishant Sharma discussed the ideas of bowling yorkers, bouncers, and the slower ones into the wicket to Andre Russell," Lalit Yadav&nbsp;shed&nbsp;light on how KKR wanted to keep away from bowling spin to Andre Russell.</p>

<p>In any case, these strategies didn't by and large function as Andre Russell crushed 25 runs off the last seven deliveries that he confronted. In the penultimate over of the innings bowled by Kagiso Rabada, Andre Russell crushed four and two sixes and followed it up with another six off the innings' last ball as KKR got to 154/6 out of 20 overs.</p>

<p>In the pursuit, Delhi Capital's opener Prithvi Shaw went out all firearms blasting to assist his team with getting over the line easily. Prithvi Shaw began his innings on a significant forceful note as he crushed six fours in the first over.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He went on to register his 9th half-century in the IPL as his accomplice Shikhar Dhawan played the anchor at the other end. The pair added 132 runs for the initial wicket in 13.5 overs, before the left-hander succumbed to very nearly a run-a-ball 46.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prithvi Shaw followed Shikhar Dhawan before long, present pounding his way on a 41-ball 82. Marcus Stoinis completed the game for his group with a limit as Delhi Capitals went too far in 16.3 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This was Delhi Capitals' fifth victory in the league, and civility of this success, Rishab Pant's men have climbed to the second right on target the IPL 2021 points table.</p>


Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Lalit Yadav had a splendid game against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 of IPL 2021. The 24-year-old bowled three overs and got the wickets of Eoin Morgan and Sunil Narine while keeping an astounding economy rate of 4.

Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Lalit Yadav had a splendid game against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 25 of IPL 2021. The 24-year-old bowled three overs and got the wickets of Eoin Morgan and Sunil Narine while keeping an astounding economy rate of 4.3 RPO. Towards the end of the game, Lalit Yadav said Delhi Capital's planned to counter Andre Russell's batting ability. "Yes, we planned not to bowl the spinners against Andre Russell. Fast bowlers - Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, and Ishant Sharma discussed the ideas of bowling yorkers, bouncers, and the slower ones into the wicket to Andre Russell," Lalit Yadav shed light on how KKR wanted to keep away from bowling spin to Andre Russell. In any case, these strategies didn't by and large function as Andre Russell crushed 25 runs off the last seven deliveries that he confronted. In the penultimate over of the innings bowled by Kagiso Rabada, Andre Russell crushed four and two sixes and followed it up with another six off the innings' last ball as KKR got to 154/6 out of 20 overs. In the pursuit, Delhi Capital's opener Prithvi Shaw went out all firearms blasting to assist his team with getting over the line easily. Prithvi Shaw began his innings on a significant forceful note as he crushed six fours in the first over. He went on to register his 9th half-century in the IPL as his accomplice Shikhar Dhawan played the anchor at the other end. The pair added 132 runs for the initial wicket in 13.5 overs, before the left-hander succumbed to very nearly a run-a-ball 46. Prithvi Shaw followed Shikhar Dhawan before long, present pounding his way on a 41-ball 82. Marcus Stoinis completed the game for his group with a limit as Delhi Capitals went too far in 16.3 overs. This was Delhi Capitals' fifth victory in the league, and civility of this success, Rishab Pant's men have climbed to the second right on target the IPL 2021 points table.

IPL 2021: 'We planned not to bowl the spinners against Andre Russell': Lalit Yadav