Kolkata Knight Riders

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Kolkata Knight Riders Founded: 2008

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group.

Rinku Singh Batter

Rinku Singh, a left-handed batsman from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, is the first player from Aligarh to play in the IPL.

Umran Malik Bowler

Umran Malik, an Indian cricketer, is currently India’s fastest bowler.

Matheesha Pathirana Bowler

Matheesha Pathirana is a young Sri Lankan right-arm fast bowler, nicknamed "Baby Malinga" for his unique, slinging action, known for his deadly yorkers and explosive pace, who recently made headlines by signing with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a significant sum in the IPL 2026 auction, moving from his previous franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a cricket franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group. Participating since 2008, KKR are three-time IPL champions, winning in 2012, 2014, and 2024, and have reached the final four times. Their home ground is Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and legendary players include Sourav Ganguly, Gautam Gambhir, and Andre Russell.

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