Kolkata Knight
Riders
The Indian Premier League franchise cricket team for Kolkata is called Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR was founded in 24th January, 2008. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her husband Jay Mehta are the franchise's owners. At the renowned Eden Gardens stadium, the Knight Riders compete.
The team initially qualified for the IPL playoffs in 2011, and as a result of its affiliation with famous owners, it has grown tremendously popular. By defeating Chennai Super Kings in the IPL final, they won the title in 2012. In 2014, they defeated Kings XI Punjab and accomplished the same feat.
Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo Re (We will perform, fight, and win!) is the team's official motto, while purple and gold are its official team colours.
Valuation
Forbes estimates the Kolkata Knight Riders will be worth $1.1 billion in 2022.
Home Ground
Eden Gardens serves as the Knight Riders' home field. The Cricket Association of Bengal had the largest cricket venue in India, which could accommodate more than 90,000 spectators. The stadium's capacity was reduced to about 68,000 as a result of renovations made in 2011 to bring it up to the International Cricket Council's specifications for the 2011 Cricket World Cup. A new clubhouse and players' facilities, an upgrade to the exterior wall, a new metal skin covering the current roof structure, and other infrastructure upgrades are all part of the stadium's renovation. Two of the team's home games in 2013 were held at Ranchi's JSCA International Cricket Stadium.
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Players
The
franchise was captained by Sourav Ganguly, a former captain of the Indian
cricket team, in the 2008 and 2010 seasons. In the interim, Brendon McCullum
served as the team's leader. Before the 2011 season, both captains were let go.
Angelo Mathews, David Hussey, Mohammad Hafeez, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Chris Gayle,
Ricky Ponting, Brad Hodge, Salman Butt, and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha were
all-rounders on the previous squad. Umar Gul, Shoaib Akhtar, Ishant Sharma,
Ashok Dinda, Ajit Agarkar, and Murali Karthik were the key bowlers. In late
2008, Australian spinners Ajantha Mendis and Charl Langeveldt, as well as the
batsman Brad Hodge, were purchased outside of the IPL auction.
