Sandeep Warrier

Saurabh Dubey’s selection as Kolkata Knight Riders’ injury replacement raised eyebrows after the left-arm pacer spent over two years out of competitive cricket. But KKR’s faith in the former net bowler is beginning to pay off. After impressive spells against Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, including wickets of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, Dubey has emerged as one of the surprise stories of KKR’s season.

Kerala witnessed a high voter turnout of 78.24% by 10 pm, surpassing the 2021 figures, with several constituencies exceeding 80%. Despite sweltering heat, voters, including prominent figures and first-time participants, exercised their franchise. While polling was largely peaceful, isolated incidents of alleged malpractice and violence were reported across various constituencies.

Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling woes deepen as pacer Akash Deep is ruled out for at least eight weeks with a lower-back stress injury. This sidelines him from the IPL and casts doubt on his availability for the upcoming Test against Afghanistan. The injury recurred during his rehabilitation, adding to KKR's growing list of unavailable bowlers.

Kerala's political parties exhibit varied approaches to accommodating defectors. While CPM cautiously offers organizational roles over electoral tickets, UDF and Congress demonstrate a more integrated strategy, fielding newcomers and supporting former Left leaders. This dynamic highlights differing priorities in absorbing leaders from rival camps.

Kolkata Knight Riders are scrambling for replacements ahead of IPL 2026 after Harshit Rana's injury. Mid-preseason trials at Eden Gardens are underway, with Navdeep Saini and Akash Madhwal among those being assessed. The team also faces concerns with Mustafizur Rahman's departure and Matheesha Pathirana's delayed return, intensifying their bowling worries.

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed the severe online abuse he endured after testing positive for COVID-19 during the 2021 IPL, which led to the tournament's suspension. Fans directed hateful messages, including death wishes, towards him. Despite this traumatic experience, Chakravarthy has since become a key player for KKR and performed well in the recent T20 World Cup.

Kolkata Knight Riders' new head coach Abhishek Nayar anticipates a season of opportunities, leveraging a strong leadership group including Dwayne Bravo and Shane Watson. The team aims to finalize combinations, with Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh expected to step up. KKR awaits medical updates on pacer Harshit Rana and Lankan bowler Matheesha Pathirana.

Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Friday named Abhishek Porel and Sandeep Warrier as replacements for injured Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah respectively for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.

Sandeep Warrier, currently part of the Indian team as a net bowler on their tour of Sri Lanka, was among the prominent names to be picked in the players' draft for the fifth edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League held here on Wednesday.

Gujarat Titans have roped in Kerala medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier as a replacement for injured senior Indian seamer Mohammed Shami, the Indian Premier League said on Wednesday.

India skipper Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the series-deciding third twenty20 International, here on Thursday. India have replaced injured Navdeep Saini, who hurt his shoulder while fielding on Wednesday, with debutant Kerala pacer Sandeep Warrier.

Medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier’s hat-trick (3-20) and left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (4-2-2-4) shone for Chepauk Super Gillies as they scored a 60-run run win over Tiruppur Tamizhans in their TNPL-6 clash at Salem on Friday.

As Sandeep Warrier moves on, he leaves behind a huge vacuum in the Kerala Ranji Trophy team to which there is no immediate filler in sight. Sandeep, inarguably the leader of the Kerala pace attack for the last few seasons, has decided to join neighbours Tamil Nadu after playing pivotal roles in Kerala's success stories of late.

The sixth edition of Tamil Nadu Premier League was shared by Chepauk Super Gillies and Kovai Kings after the encounter was cut short by rain. The start was delayed by over two hours which saw the contest being a 17-overs-a-side affair.

Kerala pace bowler Sandeep Warrier has been signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2019 IPL season. Sandeep went unsold at the IPL auction held in December but an injury to Kamlesh Nagarkoti of Rajasthan has prompted the KKR management to look for a replacement and the Kerala quick's good form with the ball earned him a call-up.

Sandeep Warrier, the upcoming fast bowling talent from Kerala, has been selected for the emerging bowlers' camp to be held at NCA from July 8-20.

Medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier’s hat-trick (3-20) and left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (4-2-2-4) shone for Chepauk Super Gillies as they scored a 60-run run win over Tiruppur Tamizhans in their TNPL-6 clash at Salem on Friday.

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to bowl in their Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday.

TNCA named a 26-member probables on Wednesday for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament to be held from January 10 to 31. The list saw the return of wicketkeeper-batsman KB Arun Karthick to the TN fold after a gap of 7 years. Another new addition to the line-up is medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier who moved from Kerala ahead of this season.

Kerala pacer Sandeep Warrier will replace Navdeep Saini in the India ‘A’ squad currently touring West Indies. Delhi pacer Saini has been included in the Indian senior squad for both T20Is and one-dayers against West Indies next month.

All-rounder Irfan Pathan was on Tuesday ruled out of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy, starting later this month, due to an injury.

Left-arm spinner R Sai Kishore (4-30) and medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier (1-21) --- who were part of the recently-concluded India tour of Sri Lanka --- shone for Chepauk Super Gillies as they beat Dindigul Dragons by 24 runs in their TNPL-5 clash at Chepauk on Sunday evening. The duo were instrumental in restricting Dindigul to 135-8 after Chepauk made 159-8 batting first.

The after-effects of Covid-19 are more taxing than the virus itself, said fast bowler Sandeep Warrier who was one of four Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) players sent to isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.

It was widely expected that after his 44 wickets in the Ranji Trophy season, Kerala fast bowler Sandeep Warrier would be picked for the India 'A' squad to face England Lions in the four-day matches. But Sandeep didn't find a place in India 'A'.

Fast bowlers like to hunt in pairs. And Kerala’s current new-ball duo of Sandeep Warrier and Basil Thampi are no different.

With Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) players Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier testing positive for Covid-19, it has now come to light that the entire Delhi Capitals contingent is also self-isolating in their rooms. Delhi Capitals and KKR had locked horns against each other last Thursday April 29 and both these sides are slated to square off once again on May 8.

Based on the request of the Indian team management in Sri Lanka, the All-India Senior Selection Committee on Wednesday named additions to India's squad for the second and third T20Is against Sri Lanka. The five net bowlers - Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Arshdeep Singh, R Sai Kishore and Simarjeet Singh - will now be part of the squad for the remaining T20Is.

The in-form Prithvi Shaw on Monday took another step towards an India comeback after being named in the A squad for the tour of New Zealand. Shaw has been in sublime touch since returning from an eight-month doping ban last month. The youngster made a spectacular double hundred in Mumbai's Ranji Trophy-opener against Baroda.