Thousands of fans turn up for Knight Riders’ victory parade The city of Kolkata went into celebratory mode Tuesday, felicitating the Indian Premier League (IPL) V champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) with bouquets, shawls, sandesh and golden chains. Celebrations began right from the hotel where the team was staying. The Kolkata Knight Riders team was ... Read more
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Shakib in the form of his life
DLF Indian Premier League Shakib in the form of his life At the moment, it seems as though nothing can stop Shakib Al Hasan. With two ‘man-of-the-tournament’ awards in the Bangladesh Premier League and the Asia Cup, a vital contribution in the Indian Premier League and a possible signing with former English county champions Essex, ... Read more
The birth of a new champion
Officials of Kolkata Knight Riders were seen almost celebrating when they bought Sakib al Hasan at the Indian Premier League auction last year, as if they knew this lad would turn their luck around in winning the cash-rich tournament. Into the second season, Sakib, the Bangladeshi icon
‘I just played my part’
Bangladesh all-rounder Sakib al Hasan is basking in the glory after he helped Kolkata Knight Riders win their maiden title in the Indian Premier League. Sakib spoke to Banglanews24.com, a Bangladeshi news portal, on Monday on his journey in the IPL. Here are the excerpts: Q: Congratulations for achieving the