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Gautam Gambhir, former Indian opener and current mentor for the Kolkata Knight Riders, has ignited controversy by criticizing former cricketers AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen’s leadership skills. Gambhir questioned the duo’s accomplishments as captains, stating that they did not achieve notable results. On the other hand, Gambhir defended Hardik Pandya, highlighting his IPL-winning record. Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has responded by accusing Gambhir of attempting to create controversy and expressing that he does not take Gambhir’s comments seriously.

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has agreed with Gautam Gambhir’s assessment of his captaincy, calling himself a ‘terrible captain.’ The comments came after Gambhir criticized Pietersen and AB de Villiers for their critique of Hardik Pandya’s leadership of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024. While Pietersen acknowledged his poor record as captain, Gambhir’s own record as skipper is impressive, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to two IPL titles.

Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir has strongly criticized legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers for his comments on Hardik Pandya’s captaincy in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Gambhir emphasized that de Villiers himself has a poor record as a captain and should not be criticizing Pandya, who has led Mumbai Indians to an IPL title.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ former captain Gautam Gambhir has expressed his regret over not maximizing Suryakumar Yadav’s potential during the latter’s time with the franchise. Yadav, now a key player for the Indian team and Mumbai Indians, was part of KKR from 2014 to 2017 but failed to establish himself as a regular in the playing XI. Gambhir acknowledged that Yadav’s true batting position was never identified, and he was underutilized as a lower middle-order batter.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have emerged as the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, following their impressive victory over Mumbai Indians. KKR’s resurgence this season, after finishing seventh in the previous year, has been attributed in part to the return of Gautam Gambhir as a mentor. Gambhir’s strategic move to promote Sunil Narine as an opener alongside Phil Salt has paid dividends, with Narine emerging as a contender for both the Orange and Purple Caps. KKR’s bowling attack, led by spin twins Varun Chakaravarthy and Sun… (continue reading)

After enduring two forgettable seasons, Kolkata Knight Riders have roared back to form in 2024, securing a playoff berth with two games remaining. The return of former captain Gautam Gambhir as a mentor has proven to be a masterstroke, guiding the team to almost guarantee a top-two finish. Gambhir’s jubilant reaction during the 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens was a testament to the team’s newfound success.

Kolkata Knight Riders are on the verge of securing an IPL playoff berth after a remarkable turnaround under the guidance of team mentor Gautam Gambhir. Facing the struggling Mumbai Indians in their final home match, KKR looks to solidify their position in the top four. Despite occasional bowling lapses, KKR’s batting prowess has been their driving force, with Sunil Narine and Phil Salt providing explosive starts. In contrast, Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, are aiming to salvage some pride after their early elimination. However, the return of Suryakumar Yadav to form offers hope for the Indian team ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has taken to social media to defend Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer after a fan questioned his involvement in the team’s recent success. KKR has won eight of their 11 matches this season, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs. However, some fans have attributed the team’s turnaround to mentor Gautam Gambhir rather than Iyer. Bishop responded by questioning whether Gambhir would also be blamed if KKR lost their next match.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir, now mentoring the Kolkata Knight Riders, orchestrated a strategic move against his former franchise, the Lucknow Super Giants, during their IPL encounter. After Andre Russell claimed the crucial wicket of Nicholas Pooran, leading to Lucknow’s collapse, Gambhir sent a tactical message to Kolkata skipper Shreyas Iyer through a reserve player. Gambhir’s shrewd maneuver, coupled with impressive performances from Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Harshit Rana, earned Kolkata a resounding triumph, propelling them to the top of the IPL 2024 standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still waiting for Mitchell Starc to make a significant impact in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite team mentor Gautam Gambhir’s initial confidence, Starc has struggled to contain opposition batters, leading to questions about his suitability as a death-over bowler for KKR. His high economy rate and inability to pick up wickets have raised concerns, prompting speculation that his absence from the IPL since 2015 may be a factor. KKR CEO Venky Mysore remains supportive of Starc, but the pacer’s performance in the remaining games will be crucial in determining his value to the team.