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KKR snapped a six-match losing streak with a 34-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens Sunday, days after questions were raised about Andre Russell's batting position, with the West Indian power-hitter himself expressing a desire to bat higher at No. 4. (Photo: BCCI)

'A lot of bickering and back-biting happens and i'm well aware of it': Karthik

Karthik's comments coming in the backdrop of speculations around leadership and batting order in Kolkata Knight Riders.

29 Apr 2019 3:06 PM

Dinesh Karthik of Kolkata Knight Riders celebrates his half-century during the match against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Rajastun knights

Captain Karthik’s near-century goes in vain for KKR.

26 Apr 2019 6:38 AM

Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered five consecutive defeats.

IPL 2019: Knights out to rise from the dark

The famed trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Sunil Narine and Piyus Chawla have accounted for just 16 wickets from 10 matches, summing up their misery.

25 Apr 2019 1:19 AM

The famed trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Sunil Narine and Piyush Chawla have accounted for just 16 wickets from 10 matches, summing up their misery. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

Facing a must-win situation ahead of the remaining four matches, head coach Kallis has backed the skipper to script a 2014-like turnaround.

24 Apr 2019 12:59 PM

Pant at times has been criticised for throwing away a good start. (Photo: BCCI)

'Surprised to see Rishabh Pant being dropped from World Cup squad': Ponting

Ponting had nothing but words of encouragement for the star Delhi Capitals player.

17 Apr 2019 5:54 PM

Virat Kohli would be leading India’s, while Rohit Sharma will be the deputy captain. (Photo: PTI)

ICC World Cup 2019: Three probable match winners for India

India opens off their World Campaign on June 5 versus South Africa; following that match they face Australia on June 9.

16 Apr 2019 4:21 PM

The 33 year old has been selected in place of Rishabh Pant due to his experience of 91 ODIs. Karthik will be the second Wicket Keeper for the team, after MS Dhoni. (Photo: PTI)

Dream come true to be part of this World Cup team: Karthik

'I am very excited. It has been a dream for me to be a part of this team for a long time now,' said Karthik.

16 Apr 2019 10:35 AM

Rishabh Pant and Ambati Rayudu were among the strong contenders for the selection, but the selectors seem to have had their faith in Karthik and Rahul. (Photo: AFP)

Yasss, says Dinesh Karthik : MSK Prasad assigned 'to console' Rishabh Pant

India's young wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant who missed out the bus for the World Cup squad will be 'consoled and taken into confidence.'

16 Apr 2019 10:00 AM

Young Rishabh Pant, despite having the batting credentials to be a future star, misses out because his glovework is a bit scratchy. (Photo:AP)

Balanced team for World Cup

Even a very proficient Team India, ranked second in ODIs, would still need oodles of luck in the semi-finals and final to win the World Cup.

16 Apr 2019 12:46 AM

Pant has so far scored 245 runs in the ongoing IPL, compared to Karthik's 111 but Gavaskar said there was some merit in ignoring Pant's batting form. (Photo: AFP)

Sunil Gavaskar surprised by Rishabh Pant's omission from the World Cup Squad

Gavaskar said all-rounder Vijay Shankar, who made it to the squad for his "three-dimensional qualities", will be a very useful player.

15 Apr 2019 6:51 PM

'Shankar gives us ability with the three dimensions- bowling, batting and fielding,' said MSK Prasad. (Photo: ANI)

India's 15-member squad annouce: Dinesh Karthik overtakes Rishabh Pant

The selectors have picked Jadeja in the final squad and the chairman of selectors said that he was picked keeping the pitch conditions.

15 Apr 2019 4:50 PM

Tamil Nadu all-rounder Vijay Shankar made it for his 'three-dimensional' qualities. (Photo: AP)

No Pant in India's 2019 World cup squad, Karthik gets favoured over Pant

The side, expectedly led by Virat kohli, comprises 5 specialist batsmen, 2 wicketkeepers, 3 fast bowlers, 3 all-rounders and 2 spinners.

15 Apr 2019 3:54 PM

The selectors are scheduled to announce the squad in Mumbai on Monday. (Photo: P.Surendra)

'Easy for ex-WK selector to pick Dhoni's deputy': Farokh Engineer

Engineer's vote goes to Pant, ahead of Dinesh Karthik, who also is in race for the post.

14 Apr 2019 9:32 PM

The Jamaican took it upon himself to post a decent 108 when other batsman gave away their wickets cheaply. (Photo: File)

'Credit to Russell, he showed a lot of maturity': Dinesh Karthik

KKR were under pressure from the word go on Tuesday as Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine fell within the a space of five balls.

10 Apr 2019 2:45 PM

Rabada defended 10 runs in the Super Over to steer Delhi Capitals to a thrilling win and the former KKR captain termed the victory against his erstwhile franchise is as 'special' as Delhi team has gone through prolonged rough patch over the years. (Photo: PTI)

'Kagiso Rabada's yorker delivery to Russell will be ball of the IPL': Ganguly

With just 11 to get for a Super Over win, Rabada, though under pressure, produced a fast inswinging yorker that castled Russell.

31 Mar 2019 5:19 PM

Entrusted with the job to defend just 10 runs in the Super Over, Rabada was pretty confident that bowling yorkers was the best option. (Photo: BCCI)

'I backed myself to bowl the yorker', says Rabada

With just 18 runs required from 18 balls and later six from the final over, Rabada thought the game was done and dusted.

31 Mar 2019 2:30 PM

Earlier Delhi’s Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw opened the innings but got a quick blow as Piyush Chawla dismissed Shikhar Dhawan. Both played some really quality shots and stitched an 89-run partnership before Iyer (43) was caught by Shubman Gill off Russell’s delivery. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: DC wins against KKR in a nail biting super over finisher

Delhi posted a target of 11 runs in super over and the KKR was only able to score seven runs which handed over the victory to the host.

31 Mar 2019 12:01 PM

Doors are not entirely shut on Karthik and Jadeja

For the past couple of years, Karthik had made a mark as a formidable middle-order candidate.

17 Feb 2019 1:22 AM

Rishabh Pant edges out Dinesh Karthik

The engagement with Australia starts February 24 with the first T20 International in Visakhapatnam, while the World Cup is scheduled from May 30.

16 Feb 2019 1:53 AM

I believed i could hit a six: Dinesh Karthik

The TN cricketer explains why he refused that single.

14 Feb 2019 1:54 AM

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