KKR: Fighting for Glory IPL 7
The team co-own by Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan had to go through a lot in the first four editions of the IPL. KKR were failures in terms of performance while there was no end to controversies related to them. They then bought Gautam Gambhir for 2.2 million dollars in the IPL auction (2011) with a clear view of doing something different. Gambhir has an attacking mindset which paid rich dividend for the team as they finished inside the top four in 2011. He learned from the mistakes and made sure that they lifted the trophy in 2012. KKR won their first title on account of some brilliant performances from its players. However, they couldn't live upto the billing and finished seventh in the next edition of the league. Apart from retaining Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine, the team management has invested further Rs. 59 crore to form a strong unit this time, which can fight for its lost glory. The batting reins will be in the hands of captain Gambhir, Manish Pandey, Robin Uthappa and Chris Lynn. The allround skill of veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis, Yusuf Pathan, Shakib-al-Hasan, Ryan ten Doeschate and Andre Russell is enough to add firepower to this famous IPL franchise. Knight Riders have one of the most decent looking bowling attacks of this year's IPL. Umesh Yadav, Morne Morkel, Vinay Kumar and Pat Cummins can win games solely on the base of their bowling while the likes of Piyush Chawla and Sunil Narine have already proved themselves in the Indian Premier League. KKR is looking solid for the new campaign and could finish inside the top four in the upcoming season.
Best Buy
Kallis was once again added to the team after KKR owners bought him for Rs. 5.5 crore. He has played an important role in the success of the Riders and could repeat his magic again. The right hand batsman has scored 2276 runs and has taken 61 wickets in the 90 matches. He can play a sheet anchor role while has all the shots to go on rampage if the situation demands.
Star Attraction
Gambhir, Sunil Narine, Shakib-al-Hasan
IPL History
2008 - Sixth
2009 - Eighth
2010 - Sixth
2011 - Fourth (Lost in the elimination final)
2012 - Champion
2013 - Seventh
Number Game
2471
Gautam Gambhir has scored 2471 runs (88 matches) for Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
88
KKR has played 88 matches in the league, winning 42 while losing 45 out of the total. They couldn't win their only tied match in the T20 event.
84
The new entry Piyush Chawla has taken 84 wickets from 87 matches in the IPL.
KKR Squad
Gautam Gambhir (C), Manish Pandey, Chris Lynn, Suryakumar Yadav, Jacques Kallis, Yusuf Pathan, Shakib Al Hasan, Ryan ten Doeschate, Andre Russell, Robin Uthappa, Manvinder Bisla, Debabrata Das, SS Mondal, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Sunil Narine, Vinay Kumar, Morne Morkel, Umesh Yadav, Pat Cummins and Veer Pratap Singh
Total Players: 21 (Indian 13, overseas 8)
Source By-https://www.crictoday.com/ipl-7/12062-kkr-fighting-for-glory.html
Best Buy
Kallis was once again added to the team after KKR owners bought him for Rs. 5.5 crore. He has played an important role in the success of the Riders and could repeat his magic again. The right hand batsman has scored 2276 runs and has taken 61 wickets in the 90 matches. He can play a sheet anchor role while has all the shots to go on rampage if the situation demands.
Star Attraction
Gambhir, Sunil Narine, Shakib-al-Hasan
IPL History
2008 - Sixth
2009 - Eighth
2010 - Sixth
2011 - Fourth (Lost in the elimination final)
2012 - Champion
2013 - Seventh
Number Game
2471
Gautam Gambhir has scored 2471 runs (88 matches) for Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.
88
KKR has played 88 matches in the league, winning 42 while losing 45 out of the total. They couldn't win their only tied match in the T20 event.
84
The new entry Piyush Chawla has taken 84 wickets from 87 matches in the IPL.
KKR Squad
Gautam Gambhir (C), Manish Pandey, Chris Lynn, Suryakumar Yadav, Jacques Kallis, Yusuf Pathan, Shakib Al Hasan, Ryan ten Doeschate, Andre Russell, Robin Uthappa, Manvinder Bisla, Debabrata Das, SS Mondal, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Sunil Narine, Vinay Kumar, Morne Morkel, Umesh Yadav, Pat Cummins and Veer Pratap Singh
Total Players: 21 (Indian 13, overseas 8)
Source By-https://www.crictoday.com/ipl-7/12062-kkr-fighting-for-glory.html
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