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Starc will be X-factor, leader of KKR attack in IPL 2024: Mentor Gambhir

Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir has justified his franchise bidding for Mitchell Starc for a record-breaking amount, saying that the Australia quick will be the X-factor and the leader of the bowling pack. KKR shelled out a jaw-dropping Rs 24.75 crore to get the services of Starc in the IPL auction in Dubai on Tuesday. "He (Starc) is an X-factor, there is no doubt about that. Someone who can bowl with the new ball, bowl in the death overs and more importantly, someone who can lead the attack," Gambhir, who was present at the auction, said. "He is going to be of massive help to our two domestic bowlers because both of them are very talented and you need someone to help them out in the middle and Starc covers those bases. "It is not only about his bowling but also about leading the attack and helping all guys around him. So, somebody will have to pay for it," the former India opener told Jio Cinema. Gambhir, who captained KKR to two IPL titles, said for him having a stro

IPL 2024 auction: Kolkata Knight Riders entire squad and players' salary

Check all the players' salaries and the full squad of the Kolkata Knight Riders after the completion of the IPL 2024 auction

IPL 2024 Auction highlights: KKR bags Starc for record Rs 24.75 crore

After Cummins whopping Rs 20.5 crore bid price, his countryman Mitchell Starc set the auction on fire as KKR bags him for Rs 24.75 crore

IPL 2024 auction: Check remaining purse and available slots of all 10 teams

After trading captain Hardik Pandya to Mumbai Indians in a money deal, IPL 2023 runner-up Gujarat Titans have a maximum remaining purse of Rs 38.17 crore.

IPL auction 2024: Top 10 costliest players in Indian Premier League history

England pace all-rounder Sam Curran has been the costliest player in Indian Premier League history after Punjab Kings grabbed the services of Englishman for Rs 18.5 crore during previous IPL auction

IPL auction 2024 to begin at 1 PM IST today; check streaming details here

Star Sports 1 HD/SD, Star Sports 2 HD/SD, and Star Sports Hindi 1 HD/SD will live telecast IPL 2024 in India. Jio Cinemas will live stream of IPL 2024 auction from 1 PM IST.

IPL 2024 Auction: Complete list of players in Rs 50 Lakh base price

A total of 76 players have registered with a base price of Rs 50 Lakh for the IPL 2024 auction. Who among them could feature in the top buys?

IPL 2024 Auction: Players on Knight Riders's radar for a competitive squad

With Rs 32.7 crore in their purse, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would be on a look out for 12 players (4 overseas) to build a perfect squad under new mentor Gambhir

IPL becomes a decacorn with valuation of $10.7 bn, MI most valuable team

Among the IPL franchises, Mumbai Indians was the most valuable, with a valuation of $87 million

IPL 2024 auction - Head to Coetzee: All you need to know about 333 players

The IPL Governing Council handed the franchise a list of 1166, and after all the franchises gave their wish-list, it was pruned to 333. Out of them, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas among others

IPL's media rights value could cross $50 billion by 2043: Arun Dhumal

Speaking at RCB Innovation Lab's Leaders Meet in Bengaluru, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that IPL is the best Make-in-India brand post-independence

IPL 2024 auction: Full list of released and retained players by KKR

Kolkata released a total of 12 players which included ageing giants like Tim Southee and Umesh Yadav and young guns like Lockie Ferguson, and Shardul Thakur as well

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor

In the previous two seasons of the Indian Premier League, Gambhir was the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL 2024 auction moves out of India, set to take place on December 19

In the IPL 2024 auction, the salary purse for each team will be Rs 100 crore, an increase of Rs 5 crore from IPL 2023 players' auction.

Rinku Singh's story is of hard work and perseverance: Abhishek Nayar

Having closely tracked the journey of a shy' young boy with low self confidence' evolve into a promising player for India, Abhishek Nayar describes Rinku Singh's story as one of hard work and perserverance. The 25-year-old shot himself into national reckoning ever since he smacked five consecutive sixes to power Kolkata Knight Riders to a shocking win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL this year. On Sunday, he showed he can replicate that at the highest level with a 21-ball 38 against Ireland on his India debut. I have seen Rinku evolve as an individual. The first time I saw him in the KKR set up, and spent time with him when he came to Mumbai, he was very shy and a guy with very low self belief, KKR assistant coach Nayar recalled on Tuesday. Overall, Rinku Singh has been a tremendous story a rags to riches sort of story but with a lot of hard work and perseverance, he replied to a PTI query during a chat organised by Jio Cinema. But one thing which has been a standout for Rinku is

Nayar backs KKR graduate Gill for World Cup, wants long rope for Rinku

Abhishek Nayar has seen both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh from close quarters as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders, and the former Mumbai stalwart has little doubt that the duo will be at the forefront of the team's journey through the transition. Gill has already given a glimpse of his immense potential at the international level, while Rinku will get his turn during India's tour to Ireland for three T20Is later this month. "I have absolutely no doubt about their tremendous potential. With the amount of competition in cricket these days, it is not easy to get opportunities and they need to maximise the chances that come their way. Yes, it's all about that mental push," Nayar told PTI here on Saturday. Gill has not fired in the desired manner during the on-going series against West Indies, often getting dismissed by the spinners. In fact, Gill got out to spinners four times in six innings during this series. So, is there a worrying pattern getting developed, conside

Rinku Singh's checklist: Telling dad to "rest" and cricket hostel for kids

Rinku Singh speaks in a matter of fact manner, just like his evening job under arc-lights -- smoke the bowlers to all parts of the park and dip the crowd in delirium. After making the heads turn in the IPL 2023 with that five-sixes in an over for Kolkata Knight Riders, the 26-year-old Aligarh man is ready to rock in India Blues during upcoming tour of Ireland and the Asian Games in Hangzhou. "Humara kaam sirf run banana hai. Match milega toh accha karenge. Main zyada sochta nahin hoon. Present mein jeeta hoon. Uparwala baas dekhle. Apne haath mein toh sirf mehnaat hai. Mehnat karte rahenge, dekhte hai kya hota hai (My job is to score runs. If I get an opportunity, I would try to do well. "I don't over-think. I like to live in present. Hope Almighty keeps blessing me. Working hard is in my hands and I will do that and see what happens)," Rinku told PTI when asked about his reaction on entering the Indian team. "Obviously my parents, brothers, my childhood coach (Masood Amini), every

Asian Games 2023: Rinku Singh credits IPL performance for India selection

Crediting the "special IPL innings" for changing his life, Uttar Pradesh batter Rinku Singh said he was left emotional when he received his maiden India call up for the Asian Games. Despite a stellar IPL campaign with the Kolkata Knight Riders, Rinku was not included in the squad for the upcoming five-match T20s series against West Indies. He finished as the top run-getter for KKR with 474 runs at an average of 59.25 and 149-plus strike rate. However, the 25-year-old has made the cut for the Hangzhou Asian Games scheduled from September 23 to October 8. "When I saw my name I was very emotional, I have been working for this and now I have got it," Rinku Singh said in a video posted by BCCI. "Everyone at home wanted me to play for India and when I got selected everyone danced. Everyone was happy. I am excited to play for India, if given a chance I'd like to do well and our team will win and bring home the gold." Rinku made headlines after hitting fives sixes in a row against Gujarat

CSK captain M S Dhoni likely to be admitted to hospital; find out why

The reports stated Dhoni is likely to get admitted and undergo several tests on his knee at the hospital later this week

IPL 2023 Playoffs qualification scenario: How can the teams reach top 4?

Here's how the seven teams stake up in the race to the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2023