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RR Feeling Jos Buttler's Absence, KKR Under-Utilising Andre Russell: Anil Kumble

Legendary Anil Kumble reckons Rajasthan Royals' decision to not retain Jos Buttler and Kolkata Knight Riders' improper utilisation of Andre Russell are factors that have contributed significantly to the struggles of the former IPL winners thus far. Having played eight matches each so far, the defending champions KKR have lost five while the Royals have endured defeats in six. In a select media interaction on Wednesday, JioStar expert Kumble said, "Jos Buttler is someone who sort of was the key player for Rajasthan Royals for a while. He was instrumental in single-handedly doing damage to the opposition."

Shubman Gill Explains Reason Behind Aggressive Celebration After Venkatesh Iyer's Dismissal

Gujarat Titans continued to prove why they are among the outright favourites to clinch the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title. The Shubman Gill-led side beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to secure their 6th victory in 8 matches. Gill, who played an influential role with the bat in GT's triumph at the Eden Gardens on Monday, was also quite animated in the field as a skipper. It looked like emotions had gotten the better of Gujarat captain after R Sai Kishore dismissed KKR's Venkatesh Iyer.

CEO Venky Mysore Backs KKR Amid Ongoing Struggles, Recalls 2014 Title Win

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has thrown his weight behind the team despite its stuttering campaign this season, calling it a "resilient" unit and urging players to draw inspiration from the side's dramatic turnaround in the title-winning 2014 season under Gautam Gambhir. The defending champions slumped to their fifth defeat in eight matches on Sunday, going down by 39 runs to Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. With only six points on the board, KKR now face an uphill task in their bid to reach the playoffs, needing to win at least five of their remaining six matches to stay in contention.

"Can't Hit Six If You're Not Trying To": Venkatesh Iyer Torn Apart Over 'Lack Of Intent'

Venkatesh Iyer's sloppy batting approach, following Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025, puzzled fans and experts. Chasing 199, Venkatesh, who came to bat no. 4 ahead of the in-form Angkrish Raghuvanshi, managed just 14 off 19 deliveries, before being put out of his misery by R Sai Kishore. While speaking to ESPNcricinfo after the match, Former Australia captain Aaron Finch blasted Venkatesh and questioned his intent as KKR fell short by 39 runs in the end.

"Incredible Batting": Ex-India Star Praises Shubman Gill's Masterclass Knock vs KKR

On a challenging Eden Gardens pitch that offered little to stroke-makers, Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill produced a batting masterclass to guide his side to a convincing 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Gill's elegant 90 off 55 deliveries, studded with 10 boundaries and 3 sixes, helped GT post a formidable total that proved beyond KKR's reach. Former India batter and JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu lauded Gill's knock, highlighting how the young opener adapted to the sluggish surface and turned the momentum in Gujarat's favour.

KKR Coach Targets Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Top Order Stars As Ugly Blame Game Begins

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Dwayne Bravo threw his weight behind all-rounder Andre Russell, following the loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 on Monday. Russell failed to lit up KKR's 199 chase against GT, despite scoring just his second double-digit score this season -- a stuttering 21 off 15 balls. After the match, Bravo was questioned about Russell's struggles in IPL 2025, especially against spinners. However, Bravo played down the talks, saying Russell isn't the only one struggling for runs at KKR.

Harsha Bhogle Breaks Silence On 'IPL Commentary Ban At Eden' Reports

Noted commentator Harsha Bhogle has rejected speculation that he was kept away from the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans on Monday due to a complaint by the Cricket Association of Bengal, insisting that he was only empanelled for two games in Kolkata, which are over. His clarification came a day after the CAB's letter to the BCCI, sent about 10 days ago by its secretary Naresh Ojha, was revealed in media reports. In the letter, the body asked for the removal of Bhogle and New Zealand's Simon Doull from the commentary panel for matches in Kolkata after they stated that the Eden Gardens pitch was not helping the local franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.

'Red-Flagged' Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Removed From IPL Commentary At Eden Gardens

Taking a strong exception to pubic criticism of their curator by Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has red flagged the two cricket experts and requested the BCCI not to assign them commentary duty for Kolkata Knight Riders home matches. Bhogle and Doull got embroiled in the controversy when the former New Zealand cricketer opined that KKR should relocate their franchisee if the curator was not paying any heed to team's request for spin-friendly tracks while Bhogle said the team should get the home advantage.

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RR Feeling Jos Buttler's Absence, KKR Under-Utilising Andre Russell: Anil Kumble

Shubman Gill Explains Reason Behind Aggressive Celebration After Venkatesh Iyer's Dismissal

CEO Venky Mysore Backs KKR Amid Ongoing Struggles, Recalls 2014 Title Win

"Can't Hit Six If You're Not Trying To": Venkatesh Iyer Torn Apart Over 'Lack Of Intent'

"Incredible Batting": Ex-India Star Praises Shubman Gill's Masterclass Knock vs KKR

KKR Coach Targets Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Top Order Stars As Ugly Blame Game Begins

Harsha Bhogle Breaks Silence On 'IPL Commentary Ban At Eden' Reports

'Red-Flagged' Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull Removed From IPL Commentary At Eden Gardens