IPL Kolkatta Knight Riders Team

The city that boasts of the largest capacity Cricket Stadium in thw World now has King Khan as their new hero. The team has been named as Kolkatta Knight Riders ( My Favourite Team Name and hence the big banner ). The team will be lead by the Bengal Tiger Saurav Ganguly. Saurav Ganguly and Shahrukh Khan will bring in scores of fans to back their team. They will also have enough sponsors coming forward just because of Shahrukh Khan’s market value. Talks are already on that this team might start making profit right from the first year. They already have their own promotional video on air, the first of the eight teams. Check it out. The team was brought by Shahrukh Khan for USD 75.09 million. Let us have a sneak peak into this team.

Ishanth Sharma - He is the new face of Indian Fast Bowlers. He’s quick, he’s smart and he’s big hearted. He is a very good learner and works really hard. He did well against the Aussies on their home turf and he’s on a high after his good show down under. Ishanth Sharma will trouble his opponents for sure. he was brought by kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 950,000.

Chris Gayle - He is one of the most devastating Batsman that the bowlers fear. He dominates them right from the first ball and can take away the game from you. He is the only Batsman to have scored a century in T20 matches. He will also prove handy with his bowling too. He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 800,000.

Brendon McCullum - He is the most probable one to succeed Adam Gilchrist as the most devastating Wicket-Keeper Batsman. He has it in him to take over that slot. He has played some blinders in the recent past and will surely be on his opponents minds. P.S. : He plays the ODI’s and Tests itself like a T20 game. Watch out for this guy. He is a sure entertainer. He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 700,000.

David Hussey - He is Michael Hussey’s brother. He is an unknown quantity in the International arena. But in County Matches he’s a reputed big hitter andis known to clear any park easily. He’s reputed to be a deadly Batsman. He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 625,000.

Shoaib Akthar - He is media’s pie. He is bound to make headlines with his performance. Lets wish that it is on the field. He can bowl quick and nothing has to be said about that. He can strike the Cricket ball hard. The major concern will be his injury prone nature. If fit, he’s a real threat. He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 425,000.

Murali Karthik - He is one good player. But I don’t think he’s been given enough opportunities or enough justice also. He is rated well below what he deserves or what he is capable of. He is a very tricky bowler and a very good player to have him in your team. He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 425,000.

Ricky Ponting - Unarguably among the Top 10 International Batsmen in modern era. His stats speak for itself. He’s a proven customer in all the formats. He has the second highest score of 98 in T20 format. He can turn matches for you. When in form, he’ll score runs as freely as a flooding river. His fielding is also incredible. What a player to have him in your team? He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 400,000.

Ajit Agarkar - He’s a tricky customer both with the Bat and Ball. He is inconsisten. That will be the major cause of concern. He can swing the Ball both ways and will be very dangerous when he is in proper rhythm. He will get you those wickets at crucial juncture. He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 350,000.

Umar Gul - He was one of the best performers in the recent T20 World Cup. He has this ability of bowling yorkers at will that is very crucial in this format. He is very good with the new ball and also the old ball. He will not give away easy runs and can be very effective. he was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 150,000.

Tatenda Taibu - He was the find of Zimbabwe Cricket a few years ago. But unfortunately, the team is in all sorts of crisis. He is a good batsman and an equally good keeper. He might not get to play so many matches with Brendon McCullum around. He will be the back up Wicket Keeper for the team. He was brought by Kolkatta Knight Riders for USD 125,000.

Saurav Ganguly - His stats speak for itself. He is a proven match winner. He brings you the option of an extra Bowler as well. He can play the big shots at will and can be very effective against the spinners. He has loads of experience behind him and has a big fan base following him. He is the icon for Kolkatta Knight Riders and will be paid USD 1.092 million.

The team is very balanced in all the departments. They have it in them to lift the trophy as well. The team will be coached by ex-Australian Coach John Buchanan. You can expect loads of firework from this team. The team is currently valued at USD 81,132,000.