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India.com
8 hours ago
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Shah Rukh Khan makes big move, makes Dhoni's teammate new coach of Knight Riders, name is...
In this collection of pictures we shall know the MS Dhoni's teammate who became the new coach of Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan took thus big step for the Knight Riders. Let's dive in. Shahrukh Khan-owned Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) has taken a big decision ahead of the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). It has appointed veteran all-rounder and MS Dhoni's CSK teammate Dwayne Bravo as its new head coach. Dwayne Bravo retired from professional cricket last year. After that he became the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025. The 41-year-old all-rounder's journey from TKR captain to head coach has been spectacular. He has experience of playing with many T20 teams around the world. Trinbago Knight Riders have won four CPL trophies so far. The team became champions in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020. Last year the team lost in the eliminator match. In 2023, they reached the final, but the team had to face defeat in the title match. Since retiring, Bravo has been instrumental in developing young talent. Apart from playing the role of mentor in Kolkata Knight Riders, he is the head coach of LA Knight Riders in Major League Cricket. Bravo has had a deep relationship with the Knight Riders group. As one of the most successful all-rounders in T20 cricket history, Bravo will lead the franchise forward with his experience and deep understanding of Caribbean cricket. Trinbago Knight Riders Head Coach Dwayne Bravo said, "It is an honor to have the opportunity to become the head coach of TKR. This is a team that is very close to my heart. I would like to personally thank Coach Phil for his time and commitment over the past few years. Now I am looking forward to this new challenge for me and my teammates." On appointing Bravo as coach, Venky Mysore, CEO of the Knight Riders Group, said, "DJ Bravo has been an integral part of making TKR the most successful franchise in CPL history. He has given everything to this team as a player and captain and now we look forward to seeing him bring more success in this new role as the head coach of TKR in CPL 2025."
India.com
28-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Dwayne Bravo to Trent Boult: Bowlers to take most wickets in IPL playoffs
When the stakes are highest, these bowlers deliver — from Dwayne Bravo's clutch strikes to Trent Boult's powerplay scalps, here are the top wicket-takers in IPL playoff history. Former CSK death over specialist, Dwayne Bravo has clinched 28 wickets in IPL playoffs. CSK's star spinner Ravichandran Aswin has clinched 21 wickets in playoff matches of IPL. Star pacer Mohit Sharma has clinched 20 wickets in just 10 playoff games in IPL. CSK's magical all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja has picked up 19 wickets in IPL playoff games. Former MI and CSK spinner, Harbhajan Singh claimed 17 wickets in IPL playoff games. MI's star left-arm pacer, Trent Boult has picked up 16 wickets in IPL playoff games.
Mint
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
IPL 2025 restart; All-rounder Romario Shepherd arrives in India, RCB fans rejoice
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) all-rounder Romario Shepherd has arrived in India. Dwayne Bravo, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor, has shared a story on Instagram. RCB's Romario Shepherd has featured in the Instagram story of Dwayne Bravo, KKR's mentor RCB and KKR kickstart the resumption of the season on Saturday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. KKR overseas stars Andre Russell and Sunil Narine were also seen on Bravo's Instagram story. Romario Shepherd has batted only once this season and has created a phenomenal impact. He smashed 53 off just 14 balls against Chennai Super Kings. It was also the fastest fifty (14 balls) by an RCB batter in the IPL history. The innings comprised 4 fours and 6 sixes. Fans are expressing their happiness on Social media. One user has even asked the management to retain the caribbean like the way KKR retained Andre Russell and MI retained Kieron Pollard. Romario Shepherd is part of West Indies' ODI squad to face Ireland and England. The first match starts on May 21 in Dublin. The West Indies Cricket board is yet to provide an official update about Romario Shepherd's availability for the rest of the IPL season. RCB have taken 16 points (8 wins) from 11 matches and need just 2 more points to seal their spot in the playoffs. RCB will be aiming to win 2 or more matches and secure a top-two finish. May 17, Kolkata Knight Riders (Bengaluru) May 23, Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru) May 27, Lucknow Super Giants (Lucknow) Opener Phil Salt (Eng) and finishers, Tim David (Aus) and Liam Livingstone (ENG) have no international commitments till June 3, the day of the final. Josh Hazlewood (AUS) and Lungi Ngidi (SA) are part of the World Test Championship (WTC) final, starting on June 11. Jacob Bethell (ENG) is part of the ODI squad to face West Indies from May 29. Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara (SL) is one option RCB could try if Hazlewood and Ngidi don't return to India.
India Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
IPL 2025: Vaibhav Arora credits Dwayne Bravo, Bharat Arun for improved death bowling
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Vaibhav Arora has credited Dwayne Bravo and Bharat Arun for helping him sharpen his death bowling skills. The 27-year-old has been in fine form in IPL 2025, currently standing as KKR's second-highest wicket-taker with 12 wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of season has been Vaibhav's best in the IPL so far, surpassing his performance in 2024 where he picked up 11 wickets from 10 matches. Reflecting on his progress, the pacer said he realised the importance of improving his death-over bowling after last revealed that he began working on his variations with Bharat Arun during domestic cricket, and later received further guidance from Dwayne Bravo after joining the Knight Riders.'Bravo's experience has taught me a lot' "Sir, as you must have seen, last year I bowled more with the new ball and didn't bowl as much in the death overs. So, this year, after the IPL ended last year, I decided that while I already bowl with the new ball, I should work equally on bowling with the old ball too. I did a lot of death bowling in domestic matches, and I performed quite well for my team, the Himachal team,' Vaibhav said in an interview with Sports Read: Did MS Dhoni play one season too many in IPL 2025? Sunil Gavaskar weighs inadvertisement'Then, after performing well in domestic cricket, we had a pre-season camp in Mumbai. There, I focused a lot on death bowling, and Bharat sir was with me. He helped me a lot in improving my yorkers, slower balls, and slower bouncers—like when to use them, on which kind of pitch, and how to adapt and utilise each skill properly. Especially, we worked a lot on yorkers—setting up cones in the practice sessions and working hard on them,' Vaibhav said.'Then, before the IPL started, we had a camp here, and I got to meet DJ (Dwayne Bravo), one of the best death bowlers. I worked with him on death bowling, and the experience he shared with me taught me a lot. That's helping me now in the IPL—you can see that 'I'm bowling well not just with the new ball, but also in the death overs. So, the credit goes to Bharat sir and also to DJ. They've been really helpful,' Vaibhav far, Vaibhav has featured in 29 IPL matches, picking up 31 wickets at an economy rate of 9.22. His best figures—3 for 29 in four overs—came against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Eden Gardens in the playoff race heating up, Vaibhav will play a key role as KKR faces a do-or-die situation. The team must win all four of their remaining matches to strengthen their chances of securing a top-four updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When cricketers swap bats for putters: Kolkata team turn golfers for a cause
On Tuesday afternoon, cricket's familiar faces were seen in an unfamiliar avatar—as golfers. At one of the city's oldest golf clubs, players from Kolkata's home team swapped their spikes for soft cleats and cricket bats for putters as they took part in a charity golf event centred around a new women-focused initiative. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now in its eighth edition, the annual golf outing brought together key squad members including captain Ajinkya Rahane, mentor Dwayne Bravo, pacer Anrich Nortje, and the team management in a relaxed, friendly round. Far from the pressures of the pitch, the mood on the greens was light-hearted, yet anchored by a serious purpose. The event supported an initiative titled Shahoshi Rani , aimed at celebrating and uplifting women through a series of programs and outreach efforts. All proceeds from the afternoon's golf session will contribute to furthering this cause. A source present at the event described the atmosphere as 'focused but fun,' with players showing off their golf swings, sharing jokes between putts, and reflecting on how sports can connect communities beyond the stadium. While the T20 season keeps the players in constant motion, this brief pause offers a different kind of swing—a reminder that the spirit of sport isn't limited to one field or format.
