Varun is playing through a bit of pain; it shows how brave he is: Watson

IANS | May 21, 2026 11:23 AM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson commended Varun Chakaravarthy's dedication after their crucial win over Mumbai Indians, revealing that the mystery spinner has been “playing through a bit of pain” and still played a vital role in the team's bowling lineup.

MI skipper Hardik penalised for IPL Code of Conduct breach

IANS | May 21, 2026 11:00 AM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2026: Pandey, Powell, and bowlers keep KKR's playoffs hope alive

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:38 AM

Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell played key roles under pressure as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the playoffs stage.