After an agonizing 11-match wait, Matheesha Pathirana's debut for the Kolkata Knight Riders ended in premature frustration as a hamstring injury cut his spell short after just eight deliveries, leaving fans questioning the heavy investment.
The high-intensity nature of the Indian Premier League often leads to physical setbacks for players. From the recent retirements of Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma in 2026 to the fundamental rules governing these exits, we take an in-depth look at what 'retired hurt' means in the IPL.
The Kolkata Knight Riders faced a significant setback as star pacer Matheesha Pathirana was forced off the field with an injury during his long-awaited debut for the franchise against the Gujarat Titans.
Sai Sudharsan's innings was cut short after he suffered an injury while batting against KKR, dealing a significant blow to Gujarat Titans' chances in the IPL 2026 playoffs.
In a match that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons for the Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill's side conceded their highest-ever total in IPL history as the Kolkata Knight Riders put on a clinical display of power-hitting at Eden Gardens.
From the historic opening night of the IPL to modern-day power hitting, Kolkata Knight Riders have a storied history of clearing the ropes. We take a look back at the most destructive individual batting displays in KKR history, ranking the players who launched the most sixes in a single innings.
KKR's playoff hopes flicker as captain Ajinkya Rahane's 14-ball 14 against Gujarat Titans ignites fan outrage, raising serious questions about his leadership and place in the T20 future of the franchise.
In a display of absolute dominance at Eden Gardens, Finn Allen dismantled the Gujarat Titans bowling attack, carving his name into the record books with a blistering 21-ball half-century that served as a stern reminder of his T20 prowess.
In a career defined by loyalty and mystery, Sunil Narine has etched his name into IPL folklore by becoming only the fourth player in history to reach 200 appearances for a single franchise, joining an elite club alongside Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma.
In the wake of a significant social media backlash involving Arshdeep Singh, the Punjab Kings have stepped forward to address the situation while shedding light on the bowler's physical condition during a challenging IPL 2026 campaign.
