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NDTV
27-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
KKR's Act On 1st Anniversary Of 2024 IPL Title Leaves Shreyas Iyer Fans Fuming
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) celebrated the first anniversary of their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title, having lifted the trophy on May 26 last year. KKR failed to defend their title, finishing 8th in the points table. However, the franchise still didn't forget to cherish the glory-filled moment they celebrated exactly one year ago. But the Knight Riders' anniversary post left fans fuming as their title-winning captain, Shreyas Iye,r was omitted from the post shared on social media. Furious fans tore into KKR for the act. Iyer was released by KKR despite leading the franchise to their third IPL title last year. The batter was eventually roped in by Punjab Kings for a fee of INR 26.75 crore, the second-highest in the history of the T20 league. Seeing KKR's post, fans criticised the franchise for being ungrateful to the man who led them to the title last year. The man gave it everything.. and you can't even give him a mention? KKR, where's Iyer in the frame? — Karan Singh Dhillon (@karandhillon28) May 26, 2025 While KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs, Iyer led Punjab Kings to a top-2 finish in the league stage of the campaign, hence booking a spot in the Qualifier 1. After the conclusion of the game, Iyer spoke about the dressing room environment and the camaraderie that exists in his team." "I personally feel everyone stepped up at the right time. We have been in that mindset that we have to win no matter what the situation. Kudos to everyone and the management. Ricky has been fantastic, and for me it was about gaining the trust of every individual. And that happened by winning matches, and I personally feel we need to maintain that relationship throughout. When you are down in the dumps, it is easy to backstab each other," Iyer said in the post-match presentation ceremony. "We have a camaraderie from the last few years, he (Ponting) lets me be decisive on the field, all these things have culminated in a great way. Ecstatic that everything is working," he added. Punjab will now face one of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in the Qualier 1, the winner of which will seal a spot in the IPL 2025 final.
CBS News
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Kennywood set for its earliest opening day in nearly 100 years
With one of the earliest opening days in almost 100 years, Kennywood returns on 4-1-2 Day, Saturday, April 12th, with some old favorites and some new amusements. Part of the reason the park is opening early this year is to revel in the Easter holiday with their first-ever Eggcellent Celebration . This new celebration not only includes an all-you-can-eat Easter brunch at the Parkside Cafe, but a chance to meet and great Tuft, Kennywood's new Easter Bunny. If you are coming in for the new Easter celebration at the park, you and your family can stay and experience the freshly themed Kennywood Junction, which has taken over the old Thomas Town area of the park. The junction has five revamped kids' rides that pay homage to the city's industrial past. "When you go in that area, you are going to see some really cool things like our fire truck ride will have actual logos and patches from local fire departments," said Ricky Spicuzza, the General Manager of Kennywood. "We are going to have the brand-new train that is redone to match the area, as well as the old, famous piece of history, The Gimbels Flye,r that will actually be back on the track. We are bringing back the Olde Kennywood Railroad, where you will go through Kennywood's rich history, and you are going to see some different things along the way throughout that ride that will show you some things that used to be at the park." Many of Kennywood's favorite rides will be back in operation this season, including North America's highest inversion on Pennsylvania's tallest roller coaster, the Steel Curtain, which was closed for the entire 2024 season for a modification project. "The Steel Curtain will make its grand return this season," said Lynsey Winters, the Communications Director for Place Entertainment, Kennywood's parent company. "We know you are all anxiously awaiting an opening date. As soon as testing begins, an opening date will be announced."
