Kevon Cooper

Rajasthan look strong against KKR; watch out for Dravid, Menaria & Cooper

Tarot reader Shruti Chopra looks into her cards to give CricketCountry.com readers insights into what lies ahead in the IPL matches. In this piece, she dwells into the Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders game – the first game of the two IPL game scheduled for Sunday.

Brilliant spells of Ojha, Karthik, Morkel & Murali overshadowed by batsmen

Four days through the tournament, we have witnessed quite a few fantastic bowling performances that titled the balance of the game. However, dominating batting performances beat those sparkling efforts in the race to win the coveted award at the end of the game. It is a batsman’s game after all.

IPL 2012: Rajasthan Royals will continue to groom young players, says Johan Botha

The South African all rounder Johan Botha has asserted that his team Rajasthan Royals would continue with its policy of supporting young players in the side when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match on Sunday.

IPL 2012: Nothing special about Kevon Cooper, says Laxmi Ratan Shukla

Little-known Kevon Cooper might have come up with an all-round performance against Kings XI Punjab last night, but Kolkata Knight Riders' Laxmi Ratan Shukla is hardly impressed with the 23-year-old all-rounder from Trinidad, terming him an ordinary cricketer.

IPL 5: Adam Gilchrist addresses the press after Rajasthan Royals – Kings XI Punjab

A video of Adam Gilchrist speaking to the press after the Rajasthan Royals – Kings XI Punjab match at Jaipur.   Gilchrist said one shouldn’t compare Rahul Dravid with spin wizard Shane warne.   He said Dravid is a terrific person and Rajasthan will be benefited by his leadership but said there was no need...

IPL 2012: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab – Highlights part 4

A video highlights of Kings XI Punjab's innings in their opening match against Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur.   Kevon Cooper struck thrice as Rajasthan Royals defeated Kings XI Punjab by 31 runs.   Punjab were made to chase 191 runs. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane scored a blistering 98 to power Rajasthan Royals to a mammoth 191...

IPL 2012: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab – Highlights part 3

A video showing Rajasthan Royals – Kings XI Punjab match highlights.    Kings XI Punjab had a miserable start to their innings against Rajasthan as they lost wickets quickly.   They lost Adam Gilchrist, Paul Valthaty, Shaun Marsh and Abhishek Nayar in quick time against Rajasthan Royals.  Medium pacer Kevon Cooper cleaned up Piyush Chawla in...

IPL 2012: Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab – Highlights part 2

A video showing the part two of the Rajasthan Royals – Kings XI Punjab match at Jaipur where Rajasthan won by 31 runs on Friday.   Ajinkya Rahane (98) knocked 98  and Kevon Cooper’s impressive bowling performance guided Rajasthan Royals to a crushing 31-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in their IPL clash at the...

IPL 2012 preview: Kolkata Knight Riders face an upbeat Rajasthan Royals

By Dinesh Sharma

After a rollicking start to their IPL V campaign, Rajasthan Royals will look to continue the winning momentum when they face Kolkata Knight Riders, who would be equally keen to bounce back from a humiliating defeat in their opening match against Delhi Daredevils on Sunday.

IPL 2012: Don’t compare Rahul Dravid with Shane Warne, says Adam Gilchrist

Kings XI Punjab skipper Adam Gilchrist feels Rahul Dravid has rallied Rajasthan Royals well to open their IPL V campaign on a winning note but said it is unfair to compare the retired India batsman with spin wizard Shane Warne, who had led the Jaipur franchise to a title triumph in the inaugural edition.