Big Remark: Kolkata Knight Riders Star Says His Country Did Not 'Invest' In Him Like His IPL Team

29.04.2023 - 09:33 sports.ndtv.com

Kolkata Knight Riders, despite some pre-season injury hiccups, have been dishing out inspiring performances. With three wins in eight games they are at the seventh spot.

The Nitish Rana-led team has showed gumption to fight against sides with better star power. Andre Russell is an important member of the team.

The West Indies all rounder has been part of the KKR side since 2014. In eight matches of the IPL 2023 so far, Rusell has scored 108 runs and has taken five wickets.

He recently spoke about the contribution that KKR have in his cricket career. "KKR actually make things happen for me when they sent me to get proper treatments on my knees.

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Lucknow Super Giants, owned by city-based conglomerate RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, will don Mohun Bagan's fabled green and maroon-coloured jersey in their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Saturday. The RPSG Group, which bought the Lucknow franchise following IPL's expansion to 10 teams in 2022, are also the principal owners of the Indian Super League team Mohun Bagan, having acquired a majority stake before the ISL 2020-21 season. "It is (Mohun Bagan) not an institution, it's actually an emotion. It's legacy represents the city of Kolkata," LSG team owner Shashwat Goenka said.

Are Sunil Narine, Andre Russell Perfect For KKR In Future? T20 World Cup-Winner's Grim Take

Former India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan feels that with long-time servants Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management should start to look beyond them. Narine and Russell have been long-time servants for KKR, having joined them in 2012 and 2014, respectively. However, their performances have not been up to the mark over the past few seasons. While Narine has managed only seven wickets in 12 games so far in IPL 2023, Russell has scored just 218 in as many games this year.

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2023: Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana Star In Kolkata Knight Riders' 6-Wicket Win vs Chennai Super Kings

Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh slammed fifties apiece en route to a 99-run match-winning stand to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match at Chepauk on Sunday. Rana remained unbeaten on 57 off 44 balls while Rinku made 54 off 43 deliveries to set up KKR's chase of 145 runs after they lost their first three wickets for 33 runs inside the fifth over. KKR finished at 147 for four in 18.3 overs with Rana leading from the front after making the most of a dropped chance.

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2023: Will Umesh Yadav Find His Place Back?

Kolkata Knight Riders will be taking on Rajasthan Royals in their next IPL 2023 match on Thursday, at the Eden Gardens. The Nitish Rana-led team is currently standing at the fifth place on the points table with a total of five wins out of 11 matches. KKR will be coming to this clash after clinching a victory by 5 wickets in a thrilling encounter against Punjab Kings. Their star pacer Umesh Yadav, who sustained a minor hamstring injury, has benched for the past few games and is expected to make his way back into the Playing XI against RR.

Russell hails 'fearless' Rinku after Kolkata's last-ball win

NEW DELHI : Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell said team mate Rinku Singh's uninhibited batting has eased the pressure on him after the duo combined to seal their five-wicket victory against Punjab Kings on Monday.

"We Were Waiting For That One Russell Innings": KKR Captain Nitish Rana

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Nitish Rana's wait for Andre Russell's return to form ended as the power-hitter played a brilliant knock to take his team to victory against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens. KKR won a thrilling match against PBKS in a last-over finish. A half-century by Nitish Rana and fiery cameos from Andre Russell and Rinku Singh helped Kolkata clinch a five-wicket win.