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The Knight Riders had a good beginning to the season by winning their first match against ]. In this match, Knight Riders' opening batsman ] scored 158 runs which is a record for the highest runs ever scored by a batsman in a Twenty-20 match.<ref name="mcc">{{cite web|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/346913.html |work=Cricinfo.com|title=McCullum's record 158 leads rout|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> The team could not utilise the services of ] for the initial matches of the season since he was serving a ban. However, the team started experiencing failures which included their match against ], in which they were bowled out for 67 runs, the lowest score by a team in IPL.<ref name="matc">{{cite web|title=Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL, Mumbai|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/team/335971.html|work=Cricinfo.com|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref>
The Knight Riders had a good beginning to the season by winning their first match against ]. In this match, Knight Riders' opening batsman ] scored 158 runs which is a record for the highest runs ever scored by a batsman in a Twenty-20 match.<ref name="mcc">{{cite web|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/346913.html |work=Cricinfo.com|title=McCullum's record 158 leads rout|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> The team could not utilise the services of ] for the initial matches of the season since he was serving a ban. However, the team started experiencing failures which included their match against ], in which they were bowled out for 67 runs, the lowest score by a team in IPL.<ref name="matc">{{cite web|title=Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL, Mumbai|url=http://content-www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/team/335971.html|work=Cricinfo.com|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref>
When their match against ] was washed out due to rain, they lost any chance of making it to the semifinals.<ref name="semi">{{cite web|title=All over for Knight Riders in 2008 - Post Kotla washout, even a win in last match won’t be enough|work=The Telegraph|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080523/jsp/sports/story_9309469.jsp|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> There were reports of a rift between ] and ] over team composition and ] choice of batting first in a crucial game against ]. Further, ] was unhappy on the entertainment tax being imposed for matches played at Eden Gardens and wanted ] to speak to the West Bengal Chief Minister, ] about it, which was refused by ].<ref name="econ">{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/PoliticsNation/Rift_between_SRK_and_Ganguly/articleshow/3058154.cms|title=All is not well between SRK and Ganguly|work=The Economic Times|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> ] also bestowed more powers to John Buchanan including giving him full powers to select the team for the following year which was not liked by ].<ref name="econ"/> However, the team management has issued a statement that the reports of a possible rift are untrue.<ref name="untr">{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/007200805211821.htm|work=The Hindu|title=No rift between Shah Rukh and Ganguly: Knight Riders|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> ] was further barred by the ] Anti-Corruption Unit from entering the dressing room of the team when matches were in progress. ] then issued a statement that he would be boycotting the remaining matches of the ] till the code of conduct was clarified by the ] authorities.<ref name="ibn">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/srk-says-he-will-boycott-remaining-matches-of-ipl/65781-5.html|work=Ibnlive.com|title=SRK says he will boycott remaining matches of IPL|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref>
When their match against ] was washed out due to rain, they lost any chance of making it to the semifinals.<ref name="semi">{{cite web|title=All over for Knight Riders in 2008 - Post Kotla washout, even a win in last match won’t be enough|work=The Telegraph|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080523/jsp/sports/story_9309469.jsp|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> There were reports of a rift between ] and ] over team composition and Sourav's choice of batting first in a crucial game against ]. Further, Shahrukh Khan was unhappy on the entertainment tax being imposed for matches played at Eden Gardens and wanted Sourav to speak to the West Bengal Chief Minister, ] about it, which was refused by Sourav.<ref name="econ">{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/PoliticsNation/Rift_between_SRK_and_Ganguly/articleshow/3058154.cms|title=All is not well between SRK and Ganguly|work=The Economic Times|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> Shahrukh Khan also bestowed more powers to ] including giving him full powers to select the team for the following year which was not liked by Sourav.<ref name="econ"/> However, the team management has issued a statement that the reports of a possible rift are untrue.<ref name="untr">{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/007200805211821.htm|work=The Hindu|title=No rift between Shah Rukh and Ganguly: Knight Riders|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref> Shahrukh Khan was further barred by the ] Anti-Corruption Unit from entering the dressing room of the team when matches were in progress. Shahrukh Khan then issued a statement that he would be boycotting the remaining matches of the ] till the code of conduct was clarified by the IPL authorities.<ref name="ibn">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/srk-says-he-will-boycott-remaining-matches-of-ipl/65781-5.html|work=Ibnlive.com|title=SRK says he will boycott remaining matches of IPL|accessdate=2008-05-23}}</ref>
Kolkata Knight Riders (also referred to as KKR) is the franchise representing Kolkata in the Indian Premier League. The team is led by Sourav Ganguly, who is also the Icon Player for the team, and coached by John Buchanan. The official theme of the team is Korbo, Lodhbo, Jeetbo Re (We will do it, Fight for it, Win it) and the official colors are black and gold.
The Knight Riders had a good beginning to the season by winning their first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. In this match, Knight Riders' opening batsman Brendon McCullum scored 158 runs which is a record for the highest runs ever scored by a batsman in a Twenty-20 match. The team could not utilise the services of Shoaib Akhtar for the initial matches of the season since he was serving a ban. However, the team started experiencing failures which included their match against Mumbai Indians, in which they were bowled out for 67 runs, the lowest score by a team in IPL.
When their match against Delhi Daredevils was washed out due to rain, they lost any chance of making it to the semifinals. There were reports of a rift between Shahrukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly over team composition and Sourav's choice of batting first in a crucial game against Chennai Super Kings. Further, Shahrukh Khan was unhappy on the entertainment tax being imposed for matches played at Eden Gardens and wanted Sourav to speak to the West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya about it, which was refused by Sourav. Shahrukh Khan also bestowed more powers to John Buchanan including giving him full powers to select the team for the following year which was not liked by Sourav. However, the team management has issued a statement that the reports of a possible rift are untrue. Shahrukh Khan was further barred by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit from entering the dressing room of the team when matches were in progress. Shahrukh Khan then issued a statement that he would be boycotting the remaining matches of the IPL till the code of conduct was clarified by the IPL authorities.
The logo of the team consists of a blazing golden viking helmet against a black background with the name of the team Kolkata Knight Riders written in gold. The main theme of the team Korbo, Lorbo, Jitbo Re (We will do it, Fight for it, Win it) has been created by Vishal-Shekhar duo. A Knight Rider album with several singers and music composers including Usha Uthup and Bappi Lahiri will also be created. The tag line of the team is All the King's Men. The team's official colours are black and gold. Black stands for the courage of Maa Kali and gold stands for the spirit of winning. The jersey was created by Bollywood fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The team also has a mascot named Hoog Lee, who is a lazy Royal Bengal Tiger and loves to eat burgers. The name is a pun on the river Hooghly. The name Knight Riders has been chosen keeping in view the kids and the youth.
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