ipl 2021: IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders begin quarantine ahead of training camp | Cricket News – Times of India
The two-time IPL champions posted photos of wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, fast bowler Kamlesh Nagarkoti and batsman Rahul Tripathi arriving for the start of the quarantine on Sunday.
“IT’S QUARANTIME and the #Knights are checking in for the season! The beginning of the camp is just around the corner…#KKR #HaiTaiyaar #IPL2021,” read KKR’s caption to the post.
IT’S QUARANTIME and the #Knights are checking in for the season! ✅The beginning of the camp is just around the co… https://t.co/YxdSZcFaQR
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) 1616323158000
The team’s first match is in Chennai against SunRisers Hyderabad on April 11.
Karthik was KKR’s captain until halfway through the group stage last season when they switched to England’s 2019 World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan. Morgan is expected to lead KKR this season as well.
The IPL is set to begin on April 9, with the final scheduled to be played on May 30.
𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🗓️The schedule for #IPL2021 is finally here! 🤩We kickstart our campaign against @SunRisers on Apr… https://t.co/RL84GVfwnO
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) 1615106867000
The designated venues for the tournament are Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bengaluru. None of the teams will play at their home venues, and KKR will play their group-stage matches in Chennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bengaluru.