Varun Chakravarthy continues to battle through pain for Kolkata Knight Riders as the franchise pushes for a dramatic late surge into the IPL 2026 playoffs. Following KKR’s crucial win over the Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens, assistant coach Shane Watson revealed that the mystery spinner is playing despite carrying a painful foot injury that is […]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Assistant Coach Shane Watson recently revealed the reason why Angkrish Raghuvanshi was absent during KKR’s run chase against MI at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday. KKR also chased down a challenging 148-run target against MI in 18.5 overs to win by four wickets, but Raghuvanshi didn’t come out to bat due […]

Virat Kohli is enduring a rare dip in form during IPL 2026, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru superstar registering back-to-back ducks and going four consecutive matches without a half-century. Ahead of RCB’s crucial clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, KKR assistant coach Shane Watson admitted his side is hoping Kohli continues his aggressive approach […]

Kolkata Knight Riders have been handed a major injury concern ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy struggling to recover fully from a leg injury sustained earlier this week. The two sides are set to meet at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur […]

Kolkata Knight Riders have begun their IPL 2026 campaign with a key concern hanging over their bowling plans — the availability of Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana. Assistant coach Shane Watson admitted that the franchise is currently playing a “waiting game” as the young quick continues his rehabilitation. Pathirana, who was snapped up for […]

Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo found himself in an awkward spot during the franchise’s pre-season press conference when he appeared to forget that the microphones were live. The moment quickly went viral after skipper Ajinkya Rahane stepped in to alert him, turning a casual interaction into the most talked-about clip from the event. Alongside […]

After a successful Indian Premier League Auction on December 16, Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) recently appointed assistant coach Shane Watson has lauded head coach Abhishek Nayar’s knowledge of Indian cricket. Speaking on Kolkata Knight Riders’ YouTube channel, Watson said, “I’ll say this straight away, I think Abhishek Nayar knows just about every cricketer on the […]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a significant move on Friday, November 14, by appointing Tim Southee as their new bowling coach for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The former New Zealand fast bowler, who ended his international career in 2014, steps into the role previously held by Bharat Arun, bringing fresh energy and […]

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson believes that while it may be challenging for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play just one format of international cricket and still stay at the peak of their game, the two Indian stars have the class and determination to overcome any challenge. With both having retired from T20Is and Test […]

In a game that showcased leadership, resilience, and individual brilliance, Axar Patel once again proved why he’s more than just a dependable all-rounder — he’s quickly becoming one of the standout captains of IPL 2025. Former Australian allrounder Shane Watson was among the many impressed by Axar’s calm yet commanding presence during Delhi Capitals’ comprehensive […]