2.25 crores. "He was a guy we were desperate to get and him batting in the middle order around Andre Russell and around Dinesh Karthik provides us with a really, really strong middle order. And I think he's going to be another wonderful resource for DK both on and off the field," McCullum said. Updated: September 19, 2020, 11:10 PM IST, EU Presents Plan To Improve Plight Of Its Roma Minority, Egypt Frees Journalist Detained While Covering Luxor Unrest, Teri Aankhon Mein: Divya Khosla Kumar, Pearl V Puri Create Magic in New Romantic Song, PCC vs VCC Dream11 Predictions, ECS T10 Prague 2020, Prague CC vs Vinohrady CC: Playing XI, Cricket Fantasy Tips, IPL 2020: Ben Stokes Says Ailing Father Told Him To Get Back To Playing Cricket. Smart Stats: Axar Patel most impactful player Delhi Capitals' big win, Economical Axar Patel 'goes under the radar' in star-studded Delhi Capitals spin attack, Afghanistan batsman Najeeb Tarakai dies after road accident, SLC hopes to become first Full Member to host T10 league with 'commercial' benefits, India women to tour Sri Lanka - pending quarantine regulations, Courtney Walsh on a quest to restore West Indies brand to women's team, CSK tear up safety-first approach as Watson, du Plessis go wham-bam, Meg Lanning masterclass extends Australia's hold of the Rose Bowl, T20 openers are more conservative than they need to be, Old is gold for Nottinghamshire as Dan Christian seals the Blast spoils, Lessons of 2019 serve Ben Duckett well in Blast final triumph, Zimbabwe delegation to inspect biosecurity arrangements ahead of Pakistan tour, Russell, IPL's most destructive, impactful and valuable player. McCullum said the addition of England's World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan gives them a strong middle order this season. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above.

"If you look at his career, the last four years in particular, he's completely changed how the whole country plays cricket. He's also got the ultimate success of winning the ODI World Cup. KKR's first match will be against MI on 23rd September. The primary responsibility of the think tank will be to identify its domestic strengths. IPL 2020 is perhaps the side’s best chance to go for a third title as McCullum is back, this time as head coach. But there may be times when the match-ups are right, we can get Andre come in up the order. If looked at practically, there are two spots, and not four, for the foreign players in KKR. Last year, we ended up sort of mid-table, so hopefully, this year we will get a chance to improve on that performance," he added. KKR's coach Mccullum opens up about the role of players like Russel and Morgan in his team this season. Russell provides the X factor. Brendon McCullum is an international New Zealand National cricketer. 00:28 M53: KXIP vs CSK – Brendon McCullum Wicket. -  AFP. at the time) - considering he had been an underachiever in the IPL in seasons past. Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum on Saturday made it clear that Shubman Gill will open for them throughout the IPL to give the team … He started off as an assistant coach under Jacques Kallis for the Kolkata Knight Riders in October 2015. Australia women raze NZ, match Ponting-era record, Not happy with schedule for India’s Australia tour, Seven network seeks arbitration, German football federation raided on suspicion of tax evasion, Free agent Mario Goetze makes surprise move to PSV Eindhoven, France's Dubois out of squad after positive coronavirus test, English FA and leagues urge government to allow return of spectators, ISL 2020-21: The East Bengal impasse is all but resolved, ISL 2020-21: Former Premier League forward Gary Hooper joins Kerala Blasters, Jackichand Singh: ISL experience has improved Indian players, Corominas bids adieu to ISL, signs for Spanish side Atletico Baleares.

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum on Saturday made it clear that Shubman Gill will open for them throughout the IPL to give the team … Brendon McCullum – Kolkata Knight Riders | Pic Credit: BCCL. Use of the CNN name and/or logo on or as part of NEWS18.com does not derogate from the intellectual property rights of Cable News Network in respect of them. 4 crores as salary. Stephen Fleming – Chennai Super Kings | Pic Credit: BCCL. IPL 2020 in UAE: Brendon McCullum, the ultimate Knight of the IPL. 3.4 crores as salary. Since his debut in 2011, Narine has been part of two IPL title victories. The former New Zealand captain said he is happy with the flexibility the squad has got. "If we can do that, then the experience we can get into these guys at a young age, and pressure moments is going to be a very, very good thing for KKR this season. There are a few surprise picks and retention. "He is a young man with all before him, he's already made a splash in international cricket. Trevor Bayliss is drawing a salary of Rs. And last month, the team's new mentor David Hussey said that Russell might just bat as high as No. The Covid-19 pandemic may have shifted the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League to the United Arab Emirates, but it has thoroughly failed in keeping the fans away from that thrill and excitement.

When you couple them all together, I'm really content with the unit that we've got, particularly on these wickets because they might have a little bit more in them than what most people are anticipating," he said.

If the wickets are going to be a little bit tricky early on against fast bowling, I think you want your players who have the best techniques and the best batsmanship and craft," said McCullum. Where will Andre Russell bat for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2020? googletag.display('CRINXT_ENG_DESKTOP/CRINXT_ENG_NEWS/CRINXT_ENG_NEWS_AS/CRINXT_ENG_NWS_AS_ROS_BTF_728'); After entertaining the audience with his explosive batting as a part of Kolkata Knight Riders, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Brendon McCullum will not be head coaching his first-ever IPL team, the KKR. Morgan represented Knight Riders between 2011 and 2013 where, in 22 innings, he had scored only 444 runs at a strike rate of 124.36. He is drawing a salary of Rs. He has already made a bit of a splash in International cricket," he said. I think now he's completely free and an incredibly dangerous player," McCullum said. "And we also probably wanted to a bit of leadership around the skipper Dinesh Karthik, and Morgan has obviously won the ODI World Cup for England and he's been a standout leader in world cricket. KKR will be hoping to see Cummins bowl in full tilt with all his Big Bash League experience and mentor the young pacers. KKR chief mentor David Hussey had earlier said Russell is best suited at No 3 but McCullum was of the opinion that the star Jamaican is an ideal finisher in the T20 format and the team will have a 'horses-for-courses' approach. Both captains were released before the 2011 season.

I want to finish games like he does', The IPL can actually be good practice for the Australia-India series, The 19th-over specialist, 50 runs off four overs, and other trends in the IPL. He retired from all forms of cricket in August 2019. "Banton was a great pick at the auction," McCullum said. Andre Russell hit 54 sixes [52], I think, last year," said McCullum in a pre-season press conference. Earlier, he was only a deceptive spin bowler, but in the past few seasons, his attacking batting has done a lot of damage to the opponents, specially in the first three overs. On the subject of Morgan, McCullum explained why Knight Riders bid so aggressively for the batsman - bought for INR 5,25 crore ($740,000 approx. Be eligible for special seasonal posters. I'm sure he'll get a chance at some stage later on in the tournament.". Chennai Super Kings; Delhi Capitals; Kings XI Punjab ; Kolkata Knight Riders; Mumbai Indians; Rajasthan Royals; Royal Challengers Bangalore; Sunrisers Hyderabad; Kolkata Knight Riders. But that will be a horses for courses type of approach. The England limited-overs skipper, who had a stint with KKR from 2011-2013, was bought at the auction for Rs 5.25 crore. We're incredibly lucky to have him, and his relationship with DK will give us a good opportunity in the tournament.". With hardly 20 days left for the IPL to kick start on September 19, the excitement is already filling the air. googletag.cmd.push(function () { Under Jayawardene’s mentorship, the team has won two IPL titles in 2017 and 2019. The Caribbeans have been the backbone of the KKR setup for years. Just not from a single point of view, but to see how the opposite team is viewing the match is also one of the key traits." New KKR boss had left an indelible mark in the league’s history with his 158 not out He is drawing a salary of Rs. KKR's first match will be against MI on 23rd September. Pathan reacts to criticism over his cryptic tweet on Dhoni, Pakistani Sikh bowler dreams of playing against India, Punter reacts as Ashwin gives 'mankad' warning to Finch. Aussie cricket coach Andrew McDonald will be making his debut in the IPL 2020 as the head coach with Rajasthan Royals. -  Getty Images. The all-rounder — a proven performer for Mumbai in domestic cricket — spent four years on the Mumbai Indians bench for one game. Brendon McCullum – Kolkata Knight Riders | Pic Credit: BCCL. Now he's free, he's an incredibly dangerous player, and is probably the best middle-order batsman in the short period. It was a huge success as the head coach and maybe that’s why rumour was rife that he will be getting back into the KKR stable for IPL 2020. After the massive reshuffle of all the players and the coaches, Simon Katich was appointed as the Head Coach of Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore on August 2019. Australian cricket's Indigenous inclusion - 'You can't just window dress things', One out of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Jasprit Bumrah doesn't make it to our best current IPL XI, Imad Wasim: 'I don't think there are many aggressive spinners like me in the powerplay', Ben Stokes returns to cricket with family's 'love and blessing' following father's illness, Kolkata Knight Riders' Ali Khan injured, but not out of IPL 2020, Marnus Labuschagne's mind wanders to facing Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, Stiaan van Zyl to fill 2021 overseas slot at Sussex but Kolpak 'joy-ride' over for David Wiese, Ashwin issues season's 'first and final warning' to all batsmen straying out of crease. ALSO READ: Russell, IPL's most destructive, impactful and valuable player.

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