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India.com
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
16.72 Lakh Per Run To 6.5 Crore Per Wicket: KKR's Most Expensive IPL 2025 Signings Deliver Shocking Performances
photoDetails english Updated:May 27, 2025, 04:51 PM IST Venkatesh Iyer – ₹23.75 Crore (142 Runs) 1 / 10 KKR's most expensive buy turned out to be a massive disappointment. Biggest Disappointment For KKR (Money per Run: ₹16.72 lakh) 2 / 10 With only 142 runs to his name, Venkatesh Iyer's season translated to a staggering ₹16.72 lakh per run. Expectations were sky-high, but his returns were far from it. Varun Chakravarthy – ₹12 Crore (Wickets: 17) 3 / 10 One of the few success stories, Varun delivered well with 17 wickets, making each one cost around ₹70.59 lakh. Money per Wicket: ₹70.59 lakh 4 / 10 A reliable middle-over weapon, Chakravarthy gave decent returns considering the inflated price tags in modern IPL auctions. Rinku Singh – ₹13 Crore Runs Scored: 206 5 / 10 One of KKR's most loved players in recent years, Rinku Singh did decently but didn't quite set the tournament alight. Money per Run: ₹6.31 lakh 6 / 10 His 206 runs came at a cost of ₹6.31 lakh per run. Respectable, but not exactly a steal. Ramandeep Singh – ₹4 Crore (Runs Scored: 47) 7 / 10 Ramandeep Singh couldn't justify his ₹4 crore tag. Scoring just 47 runs, each came at a cost of ₹8.51 lakh. Money per Run: ₹8.51 lakh 8 / 10 A player picked for his all-round abilities, he didn't quite live up to the billing with the bat. Anrich Nortje – ₹6.5 Crore 9 / 10 The biggest letdown among KKR's bowling buys was South African speedster Anrich Nortje. Money Per Wicket 6.5 Crore 10 / 10 The biggest letdown among KKR's bowling buys was South African speedster Anrich Nortje. With just a solitary wicket to show for ₹6.5 crore, it was an astonishing ₹6.5 crore per wicket a luxury price for minimal impact.
IOL News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Additional security measures implemented for remainder of IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders' Anrich Nortje celebrates with captain Ajinkya Rahane after taking the wicket of Punjab Kings' Nehal Wadhera during their IPL clash earlier this year. Photo: AFP The 'second half' of the IPL resumed on Saturday with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders at the heavily secured M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Andrew Breetzke, CEO of the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA), confirmed that enhanced security measures have been implemented for the remainder of the league. He said the changes, focusing primarily on travel and ground security, would apply to all players participating in the IPL — not just the eight South Africans. Security protocols were revised after threats of disruption emerged in early May, prompting a week-long suspension of the league. The safety of fans, players, and stakeholders came under scrutiny following a terrorist attack in Kashmir, northern India.
India Gazette
16-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"They haven't pressed on my button...": Nortje's bombshell statement on South Africa's selection ahead of WTC final
Johannesburg [South Africa], May 16 (ANI): South African pacer Anrich Nortje dropped a bombshell statement ahead of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia, saying that he has been available to play for the last year, but the selectors have not 'pressed on my button'. Nortje last wore South African colours in the ICC T20 World Cup in June last year. Since then, he has been a part of South African squads but has not gotten game time. He was also initially featured in the ICC Champions Trophy squad, but an injury meant he was ruled out and replaced by Corbin Bosch. Speaking on Sportsboom as quoted by Wisden, Nortje revealed that he has infact been available for selection all this time and his omission from the matches is simply down to selectors not picking him. 'I have been available for the last year, from before the World Cup to December, and only got selected again in December to play,' he said. 'There were a few series I was not picked for, mostly to give opportunities to others. So, from my side, I have been available to play for the country, but they have not pressed on my button,' he added. Nortje's return to the squad after T20 WC came during the home series against Pakistan last year, but he did not get any matches despite having a brilliant run at the showpiece event, with 15 scalps at an economy of 5.74, ending as the joint-second-highest wicket-taker with Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Last year, Nortje had declined a central contract with Cricket South Africa, but said that the board backed his decision, and it was about his body. 'It was my decision. It was just to see how my body goes. I had not had a stress fracture since 2010, and I just had a little bit of 'nervy' in the back, so I just wanted to take the time to play when I can, play when I know I am ready, rather than having to play every series or every whatever is coming up,' he said. 'So, to make that decision on my own, according to my body, has been good so far. Still happy with the decision, and it is more just for me to have the calmness and to know that, if I need a break for a week, if I need a break for a month, then I can do that,' he added. Currently, Nortje is representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025, where he has played just one match so far. In international cricket, he has taken 70 wickets in 19 Tests at an average of 26.71, 36 scalps in 22 ODIs at an average of 27.27, and 54 wickets in 42 T20Is at an average of 19.16. (ANI)
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Anrich Nortje on not playing for South Africa regularly: ‘They haven't pressed on my button'
South Africa's Anrich Nortje is one of the quickest bowlers going around in world cricket. Not only is he quick, but he also has the skills to move the ball in both directions at his nasty pace. However, as it always happens with fast bowlers, Nortje has had his fair share of issues with injuries in the last year. In fact, after the 2024 T20 World Cup co-hosted in the West Indies and the USA, he has not been seen in a Proteas jersey. Although he was picked in the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, he was once again not fit, and for the upcoming World Test Championship, he has not been named in the squad. 'I've been available for the last year, from before the World Cup to December, and only got selected again in December to play,' Nortje said, speaking to Sports Boom. 'There were a few series I wasn't picked for, mostly to give opportunities to others. So, from my side, I've been available to play for the country, but they haven't pressed on my button,' he added. Nortje was picked up for the series against Pakistan in the white-ball leg however, he warmed the bench. Interestingly, Nortje has also backed out of taking a CSA contract. 'It was my decision. It was just to see how my body goes. I hadn't had a stress fracture since 2010 and I just had a little bit of 'nervy' in the back, so I just wanted to take the time to play when I can, play when I know I'm ready, rather than having to play every series or every whatever is coming up,' he said. 'So to make that decision on my own, according to my body, has been good so far. Still happy with the decision, and it's more just for me to have the calmness and to know that, if I need a break for a week, if I need a break for a month, then I can do that,' he added.
IOL News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Anrich Nortje highlights income's key role in the club vs country, IPL debate
BIG DEBATE Anrich Nortje discusses the crucial role of income in the ongoing club vs country debate as the IPL's new scheduling conflicts with South Africa's World Test Championship preparations. Picture: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix With South Africa set to face Australia in the WTC final at Lord's in London starting on 11 June, the more time available with the entire squad will benefit their quest for ICC title glory. The IPL was originally scheduled to end on May 25, but now, due to the delay, the final will now be held on June 3. With the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) set to resume on Saturday after a brief hiatus due to the conflict with Pakistan, it's presented something of a scheduling headache for international players. Anrich Nortje's on Club vs Country Debate and the IPL One player who won't be taking part in the WTC final is Anrich Nortje. Though currently fit, the fiery fast bowler's availability for the Proteas has been thwarted by injury recently. Since the IPL will now conflict with international fixtures, much like the SA20 did in 2024 for the Proteas, it's reignited the club versus country debate. 'Hard to say what others are doing or what their reasons are. Most of the time, it would probably be income. Income is a major factor; one league can cover your entire income for what you'd earn with the international team,' Nortje told in an exclusive interview. 'But it depends. It's different for everyone. I've been available for the last year, from before the World Cup to December, and only got selected again in December to play. 'There were a few series I wasn't picked for, mostly to give opportunities to others. So, from my side, I've been available to play for the country, but they haven't pressed my button. Unfortunately, I got the opportunity in December and broke my toe, so I haven't played since the World Cup. @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
