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Friday, Jul 18, 2025
Much was expected from a revamped KKR set-up but it seemed Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes and made some inexplicable decisions that led to their capitulation against Mumbai Indians.
Young Indian pacers Shivam Mavi and Kamlesh Nagarkoti led a clinical bowling display to help Kolkata Knight Riders register a comprehensive 37-run win.
Tonight's losers' qualification hopes will depend on the net run rate in case Sunrisers Hyderabad win their final league game against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.
KKR finished the league stage with 14 points from 14 games with a net run-rate of -0.214, which currently puts them in fourth spot in the table.
Netizens were quick to spot the goof-up and soon trolls started appearing on the social media.
The players, who were already tested multiple times before departure, will now undergo a six-day isolation period with testing on day 1, 3 and 6.
It all began when Star Sports compared King XI Punjab's Gayle and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Warner, asking who is more destructive.
Among Indian youngsters, Mumbai left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Priyam Garg, who will lead in the India Under-19 World Cup, will be the ones to watch out for along with Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore and Bengal pacer Ishan Porel.
The 48-year-old leggie, who was the oldest player in the auction list, was snapped up by KKR at his base price of Rs 20 lakh.
Karthik has informed the BCCI that he went to Port of Spain on coach Brendon McCullum's request and watched the match wearing the TKR jersey on the New Zealander's request.
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