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Saransh Jain earns maiden India Test call-up at 33; ailing father's note became his motivation

Saransh Jain earned his maiden India Test call-up at age thirty-three. This achievement followed a journey marked by perseverance and strong family support. His father, Subodh Jain, a former cricketer, shared his own fulfilled dream. A handwritten note from his father during a health crisis became a source of strength.…

The Economic Times

IPL 2025 | 'Mumbai Indians haven't been performing at that level': KKR's head coach

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Chandrakant Pandit expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming IPL 2025 clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. KKR will enter the contest on the back of a dominant eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, while Mumbai Indians are still…

The Times of India

Explained: Why KKR bid Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh Iyer

NEW DELHI: The cricketing world was left stunned when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opted not to retain their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and instead re-signed all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. At the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, KKR shelled out a staggering Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh, fueling speculation that…

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Malad to Dallas: Saurabh Netravalkar cracks the code

USA's Super-Over hero against Pakistan is an IT professional who once played for India U-19 and Mumbai

The Times of India

'Ladke pagal ho rahe hai dance karne ke liye': Gautam Gambhir's playful interruption goes viral - Watch

NEW DELHI: Following the IPL 2024 final, Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit began delivering his customary post-match speech in the dressing room.

The Times of India

TOI Exclusive: 'Shreyas Iyer ideal candidate for India captaincy in future'

MUMBAI: When this IPL began, Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) coach Chandrakant Pandit wasn’t going through a pleasant time, with a few players questioning his “dictatorial” coaching style. Pandit had the last laugh on Sunday. In an exclusive interview with TOI, Pandit explained what makes him a successful coach.

The Times of India

'Don't want to crib about...', says KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit ahead of DC clash

NEW DELHI: Despite facing a setback in their loss to Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Chandrakant Pandit maintained a positive outlook, expressing a desire not to dwell on their bowling struggles mid-tournament.

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Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association rejects criticism, extends Chandrakant Pandit's tenure as coach

MUMBAI: Reaffirming confidence in his coaching approach, despite recent vocal criticism from some cricketers, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association has extended the contract of Chandrakant Pandit for an additional two seasons.

The Times of India

'It's all about...': KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir backs under-fire pacer Mitchell Starc

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), came to the defence of Mitchell Starc, emphasising that the Australian pacer's recent struggles in the IPL do not define his abilities as a bowler. Despite Starc's underwhelming performance, Gambhir highlighted the importance of team success over individual brilliance.

The Times of India

From rags to records: Ashutosh Sharma's journey through adversity to cricket stardom

NEW DELHI: Before his brilliance in the ongoing IPL, Ashutosh Sharma was best known for breaking Yuvraj Singh's long-standing record of hitting the fastest fifty in T20 cricket by an Indian. Representing Railways, Sharma blazed to an 11-ball half-century against Arunachal Pradesh at the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament –…

The Times of India

Ashutosh Sharma's Journey: Umpiring for pocket money, depression after tiff with Chandrakant Pandit and then IPL glory

NEW DELHI: Ashutosh Sharma, reflecting on the most challenging period of his cricketing journey, revealed a time when he was denied access to the cricket ground, a stark contrast to the exhilarating match he had just played.

The Times of India

IPL-17 | Andre Russell dismisses Wiese’s claims on head coach Chandrakant Pandit

Former KKR player David Wiese criticizes coach's approach, while Andre Russell emphasizes adapting to new coaching philosophies.

The Hindu

Andre Russell reacts after ex-player terms KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit 'militant'

NEW DELHI: Andre Russell, the seasoned all-rounder, lent his support to Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Chandrakant Pandit amidst criticism of his coaching approach.

The Times of India

IPL-17 Countdown | Gambhir’s return as mentor augurs well for KKR

Resurrected Kolkata Knight Riders aim to end title drought with Gambhir's mentorship and a strong squad.

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Kolkata Knight Riders unveil jersey ahead of IPL 2024

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their jersey in anticipation of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, set to commence on March 22.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy Final: Big-stage bug bites Vidarbha

MUMBAI: The Mumbai team has batted Vidarbha out of the Ranji Trophy final. The visitors' Monday batting meltdown was followed by Mumbai battering Vidarbha bowlers throughout Tuesday. To score the remaining 528 runs, Vidarbha will need a historic effort. It looks a mountain too high, going by the team's performance…

The Times of India

IPL 2024: Excited to work under Gautam Gambhir-Chandrakant Pandit combination, says KKR's Venkatesh Iyer

NEW DELHI: With the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League set to commence from March 22, all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Sunday said he is excited to work under the new combination of coach Chandrakant Pandit and mentor Gautam Gambhir at the Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Hindu

Ranji Trophy semifinal | Confident Vidarbha takes on Pandit’s MP for a spot in the final

Ranji Trophy 2023-24 | Madhya Pradesh vs Vidarbha semifinal at Nagpur on March 2, 2024

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Faiz Fazal a perfect role model for new generation: Chandrakant Pandit

KKR coach feels Faiz should have got more India chances

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'Calculative' Rinku Singh can do well in ODIs too: Chandrakant Pandit

MUMBAI: So far in his nascent career, Rinku Singh has taken to international cricket like duck to water. In the ongoing T20Is series against Australia at home, the 26-year-old has chipped in vital camos-22 not out off 14 balls at Vizag, and 9-ball 31 not out at Thiruvananthapuram to provide…

The Hindu

Gautam Gambhir back in Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor

Gautam Gambhir, who played for the team from 2011 to 2017, will work with Kolkata Knight Rider’s head coach Chandrakant Pandit.

The Times of India

World Cup: Why Rohit Sharma doesn’t forget to torment Australia!

'Easy-going' captain once went for a tour game against Australia without his kit bag, but now boasts a stellar record when it comes to India's rivals in final

The Hindu

Buchi Babu 2023 Final: Clinical Madhya Pradesh proves too good for Delhi

MP clinched Take Sports All India Buchi Babu tournament, defeating Delhi by 250 runs. Kulwant Khejroliya's fiery spell (4-1-12-3) left Delhi tottering at 17/4. Shivank Vashisht (5/43) & Adheer Pratap Singh (3/22) spun a web around Delhi batters. MP coach Chandrakant Pandit praised the young, talented boys for their performance.

The Times of India

Sarfaraz Khan has never been disrespectful towards anyone: Source close to player

Sarfaraz Khan's exclusion from the Indian team has been associated with concerns regarding his fitness and discipline. However, sources within the Mumbai cricket community have strongly denied these allegations.

The Times of India

Home advantage means when we play at home, we would like to win: KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit responded to criticisms of the Eden Gardens pitch and took responsibility for the team's failure to capitalise on their home advantage in the IPL this season. Pandit addressed Nitish Rana's previous comments and clarified the team's perspective, stating, "I think you…

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