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Watch Starc puts on a spirited show in KKR's warmup match ahead of IPL 2024

Returning to "IPL circus" after almost a decade, Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc bowled with the new ball, and took some hits from Rinku Singh at the death during Kolkata Knight Riders' second warm-up match at Eden Gardens here on Tuesday. The Aussie, who last played in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2014 and 2015, was bought by KKR ahead of IPL 2018 but an injury had ruled him out of that season. The Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise broke the all-time auction record this year to buy him at a price tag of Rs 24.75-crore to bolster their pace attack that had lacked sting in the recent past. "It's always a bit of a circus when it is the best T20 league in the world. It's definitely a new challenge. Yeah, it's going to be exciting. So, yeah I look forward to it," Starc told cricket.com.au. "I guess my memories are a few and far between of back in 2014 and 2015 with RCB but yeah, really excited to get stuck in. Obviously, a new group of players. A bunch of guys I ...

IPL 2024: Shubman to Russell - list of all MVPs in Indian Premier League

The IPL governing body follows a points system to select the most valuable player (MVP) in an entire season. However, the number of runs scored holds no value in the selection of the MVP.

SKY to Coetzee: Full list of unavailable players, replacements in IPL 2024

The start of the Mumbai Indians' campaign is expected to be marred by the injuries of some key players. Surya, Coetzee, Madhusanka are not fully fit ahead of Indian Premier League 2024

IPL 2024 - KKR would be at better place by the time I leave: Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir's captaincy had once helped Kolkata Knight Riders carve its own niche with two IPL titles in the last decade and now the self-confessed "tough to handle" guy has once again vowed to bring back smiles in faces of their passionate but somewhat angry fans in days to come. Turning fortunes of a beleaguered outfit is nothing new for Gambhir, who had taken KKR's charge during the fourth season of IPL in 2011 after the Shah Rukh co-owned team failed to reach the knock-out in first three years. In first year, the team reached knock-outs and then between 2012, 13 and 14, it won two titles. With KKR's seventh place finishes in the last two seasons, Gambhir's presence is expected to inject fresh vigour and discipline into the squad. It will be interesting to see what kind of bond Gambhir forges with another strong-willed personality in the coaching staff - Chandrakant Pandit. "Firstly, I want to say one thing -- I'm a very tough guy to handle," the former India opener asserted a

IPL 2024: Captain Shreyas Iyer links up with Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer has joined the team's training camp ahead of the upcoming IPL season. There had been doubts over Iyer's participation in the initial part of the league due to his back-related issues. KKR posted pictures of the skipper arriving in the city on Saturday. The 29-year-old had missed the last season as he underwent a back surgery in April. He returned to action in September but his back continues to cause him discomfort. He played the opening two Tests against England before complaining of back stiffness following which he was removed for the Indian squad for the last three games. Iyer skipped Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarterfinal as well but played the semifinal and final. However, he was unable to take the field on the last two days of the final against Vidarbha due to back trouble. KKR open their 2024 IPL campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens on March 23.

IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc is going to be crucial for KKR's success - Finch

With the burden of captaincy off his shoulders, Rohit Sharma will be able to play with a lot of freedom which will help five-time champions Mumbai Indians, reckoned former Australia T20 skipper Aaron Finch. Hardik Pandya will lead MI this season, replacing Rohit who has led the side to five IPL titles. "I think for Rohit, the challenge would be just walking out and opening the batting as he's done so many times for India and Mumbai over the years. This might be a wipe off for his shoulders," Finch said during Star Sports' Show Game Plan. "When you are captaining a team constantly, everywhere you go you are captain of the team. You can get engrossed a lot in that, so now having the freedom to walk out and bat will be beneficial for him personally and Mumbai Indians." Two-time former champions Kolkata Knight Riders had finished seventh in the last edition and Finch hoped they will be able to put up a good show this time after the addition of Australia pacer Mitchell Starc. "I think

IPL 2024: Captains with most matches in the Indian Premier League history

There have been four players who have captained their side in more than 100 matches and there are only two who have the privilege of captaining more than 150 matches in IPL history

Indian Premier League 2024 likely to take place from March 22 to May 26

With IPL 2024 expected to be the first MS Dhoni's last edition in the world's richest cricket league, this season, too, CSK's caravan is anticipated to witness many MSD fans in the stands.

IPL 2024 auction sees 57% watch-time growth compared to 2023 mini auction

Viewership of the 2024 auction equalled the highest viewership for a 'mini-auction' in BARC history. 22.8 mn viewers, 29% higher than last year, tuned to Star Sports to watch players' bidding live

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