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Abhishek Nayar's First Words As He Re-Joins KKR After Sudden BCCI Sacking

Kolkata Knight Riders' upcoming assignment is against Gujarat Titans on Monday at the Eden Gardens. This match will also mark the return of Abhishek Nayar as KKR's assistant coach. Nayar, who was a part of KKR's coaching setup in the previous edition, had left the job after he joined Team India as the assistant coach. He was chosen by head coach Gautam Gambhir, along with Ryan Ten Doeschate as his assistants. However, the BCCI took a strict action after India's debacle in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia and sacked Nayar from his duties.

Team India Central Contracts 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Handed Return By BCCI

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced annual central contracts for 2024-25 season, marking the return of Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who were left out of the 2023-24 list. Only four players made it to the A+ category -- Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja. A number of young and upcoming cricketers like Rajat Patidar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, etc. were also given their maiden contracts.

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Virat Kohli In IPL Honours List, Soars Back To Form

Mumbai Indians and Team India icon Rohit Sharma soared back to form with a brilliant knock of 76 runs off 45 balls in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Sunday. Rohit, whose dismal run with the bat had become a big worry for the franchise, was finally able to convert his start into a big score. In the process, Rohit also surpassed Virat Kohli in the IPL honours list. Courtesy of his unbeaten knock of 76 runs, Rohit was named the Player of the Match against CSK. It was the 20th time in his IPL career that the Hitman had emerged as a match-winner for his side.

Virat Kohli Unhappy After Getting Man Of The Match vs Punjab Kings. Says: "Should Go To..."

Anchoring yet another successful chase with his well-calculated knock, batting star Virat Kohli says the strategy of him holding one end tight while others play in their usual aggressive style is working well for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB won their fifth away game in as many matches with Kohli scoring an unbeaten 73 off 54 balls in a chase of 158 against Punjab Kings. The win came less than 48 hours losing to the same opponents. Kohli shared a 103-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal (61) to crush the hosts by seven wickets.

Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Red-Flagged, BCCI Urged To No Let Duo Commentate At Eden Gardens: Report

Amid complaints against home pitch curators from the captains and coaches of several Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ban Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull from commentating on matches at the Eden Gardens. The request from CAB came after Doull and Bhogle suggested the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) move out of the city over the home curator's lack of support in preparing pitches as per the franchise's demands.

Watch: MS Dhoni Indulges In Animated Chat With Umpire After CSK's Big Defeat vs MI

Mumbai Indians registered an emphatic victory over arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings on Sunday at the Wankhede stadium. The Hardik Pandya-led side completely dominated MS Dhoni's men in all the departments and claimed a nine-wicket win. Opting to bowl, MI restricted CSK to 176/5 in 20 overs despite half-centuries from Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube. Later, the hosts did not face any hiccups as their star opener Rohit Sharma battled through his lean patch and hammered 76* off 45 balls and took MI across the line in just 15.4 overs.

MS Dhoni Review System Broken? DRS Blunder Against Mumbai Indians Leaves Internet Stunned

MS Dhoni was criticised by fans on social media after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squandered a golden DRS opportunity against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 clash. The incident happened on the fifth ball of the first over, bowled by Khaleel Ahmed, with MI chasing 177 at the Wankhede Stadium. It was a pitched up delivery with a hint of swing, and Ryan Rickelton all ends up, before hitting the pads. There were a few half-hearted appeals, including Khaleel, for an LBW.

MS Dhoni Throws CSK Batters Under The Bus After Mumbai Indians Loss: "175 With The..."

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni admitted his team was well shot of the par score, following their defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025 on Sunday. CSK could only manage 176/5 despite attacking half-centuries from Shivam Dube, who made 50, and Ravindra Jadeja, who hit an unbeaten 53. In reply, Rohit Sharma scored his first half-century of the season, which was worthy of a Man of the Match, and put on an unbeaten 114 for the second wicket with Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed 68 off 30 balls.

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Abhishek Nayar's First Words As He Re-Joins KKR After Sudden BCCI Sacking

Team India Central Contracts 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Handed Return By BCCI

Rohit Sharma Surpasses Virat Kohli In IPL Honours List, Soars Back To Form

Virat Kohli Unhappy After Getting Man Of The Match vs Punjab Kings. Says: "Should Go To..."

Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Red-Flagged, BCCI Urged To No Let Duo Commentate At Eden Gardens: Report

Watch: MS Dhoni Indulges In Animated Chat With Umpire After CSK's Big Defeat vs MI

MS Dhoni Review System Broken? DRS Blunder Against Mumbai Indians Leaves Internet Stunned

MS Dhoni Throws CSK Batters Under The Bus After Mumbai Indians Loss: "175 With The..."