KKR & Co. Inc. is seeing significant growth in its European operations, with assets under management doubling over the past five years. The company is confident in its ability to double its assets again, fueled by a robust deal pipeline and focus on sustainable investments in real estate. Despite a cautious outlook for 2025, KKR has been more active this year, highlighting the private equity industry’s push for a rebound.
Private equity firms KKR and DigitalBridge, along with Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, are in the running to acquire Carlyle Group’s 24% stake in Bharti Airtel’s data center arm, Nxtra Data Ltd. The deal is estimated to value Nxtra at around $700 million and reflects the growing interest in India’s digital infrastructure sector.
Venkatesh Iyer, a senior member of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, has praised co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, comparing him to Gautam Gambhir in terms of his leadership and support for the players. Iyer, who played a key role in KKR’s victory in Qualifier 1 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, said that Khan is like an elder brother to the team, providing guidance and motivation during tough times. This aligns with Gambhir’s previous comments about Khan’s positive influence on the team, further highlighting the Bollywood superstar’s dedication to the franchise.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a berth in the Indian Premier League final after a commanding victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. The two-time champions overcame the second-placed SRH, restricting them to a modest 159 and comfortably chasing the target with 38 deliveries remaining. Post-match, KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan extended congratulations to the victorious players. However, a heartwarming moment unfolded between Khan and SRH batter Rahul Tripathi, who had played a valiant innings under immense pressure.
Led by Gautam Gambhir’s inspiring words and a resounding performance, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have secured their spot in the IPL 2024 final. After topping the points table and dominating the playoffs, KKR will now aim for a grand victory on May 26, the date prophesied by Gambhir months ago.
With the IPL 2024 playoffs just around the corner, we take a look at the biggest strength, the one glaring weakness, and the X-factor for each of the four playoff teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In the last double-header of the league on Sunday, the playoffs-bound Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will battle at the Barsapara Stadium. The Knight Riders, already topping the standings, aim to secure another victory and conclude their group stage on a high. Meanwhile, the Royals face the challenge of winning their final league match to reach the second spot and gain two crucial advantages in the knockout stage. With the absence of star English players, both teams will field slightly altered lineups.
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has recently clarified the situation surrounding the deleted viral video featuring Rohit Sharma and KKR assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The video, which was originally shared by KKR, was later taken down after it sparked discussions about Sharma’s future with the Mumbai Indians. Mysore stated that he was unaware of the video and believes it was created with malicious intent. Both Sharma and Nayar have denied any wrongdoing and have stated that the conversation was taken out of context.
Gujarat Titans’ hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs were dashed on Monday when rain washed out their must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The torrential downpour prevented the toss from taking place at the scheduled time of 7 pm, and the drizzle persisted throughout the evening, forcing the officials to abandon the match at 10:56 pm. This result confirms KKR’s place in the Qualifier 1 with 19 points from 13 games, while Gujarat Titans, the 2022 champions, are eliminated from the play-off race with 11 points from 13 matches. The abandonment marks the first match to be washed out in this edition of the IPL.
In a rain-shortened IPL encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders secured their spot in the playoffs with a remarkable 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Spin wizards Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy played a pivotal role in Mumbai’s downfall, restricting them to a modest total. Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 42 off 21 balls set the tone for KKR’s innings, while Piyush Chawla’s 2/38 played a key role in Mumbai’s bowling effort. Ishan Kishan’s initial aggression propelled Mumbai’s chase, but Narine’s skillful bowling and support from Chakravarthy and Andre Russell tilted the balance in KKR’s favor. Despite valiant efforts from Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, Mumbai’s batters fell short as KKR’s spin duo proved too formidable. With this triumph, KKR solidified their position at the top of the IPL standings, while MI remained in ninth place and will aim to salvage some pride in their final match.
