Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has clarified that the decision to continue playing mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy despite a fractured left toe was made only after receiving full clearance from the medical staff and the BCCI support team during IPL 2026. Chakaravarthy suffered a hairline fracture earlier this month during KKR’s clash against Sunrisers […]

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 […]

Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma received a huge lifeline during the crucial IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders after a rare mix-up between Varun Chakravarthy and wicketkeeper Angkrish Raghuvanshi denied KKR a golden opportunity at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The incident took place when Tilak attempted an aerial shot that should have comfortably ended his […]

Former Indian cricketer turned commentator Mohammed Kaif said that RCB skipper Rajat Patidar should work on facing short balls, since his technique against them has been exposed in recent games as well. Rajat Patidar, who has so far led the RCB from the front with the bat, has had his share of struggles against short […]

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 […]

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 38 of IPL 2026 at the Ekana International Stadium on April 26, in what shapes up as a must-win encounter for both teams. Struggling near the bottom of the points table, LSG and KKR find themselves under pressure as […]

Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has revealed the emotional scenes inside the dressing room after KKR finally secured their first win of IPL 2026, defeating Rajasthan Royals in a much-needed breakthrough. The three-time champions had endured a nightmare start, going six matches without a win — their worst streak in IPL history — and […]

Veteran India spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday opined on his recent struggles, blaming the unhelpful pitches rather than any “mistakes” in his bowling, while also brushing aside outside criticism as well. On a slow Eden Gardens surface in an IPL afternoon match, Chakravarthy bounced back to form with figures of 3/14, playing an important role […]

The Kolkata Knight Riders are set to host the Rajasthan Royals in Match 28 of IPL 2026 at the iconic Eden Gardens. For KKR, this fixture carries immense significance as they remain winless after six matches and are already staring at the possibility of an early exit. Injuries and inconsistent team combinations have disrupted their […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed serious concern over Kolkata Knight Riders’ alarming slide in IPL 2026, admitting that the franchise appears short of answers after another disappointing outing. Speaking after KKR’s defeat to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, Ashwin painted a worrying picture of a side struggling for direction. KKR remain winless after […]