{"id":208769,"date":"2026-03-19T19:37:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=208769"},"modified":"2026-03-19T19:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:07:35","slug":"homecoming-after-14-years-2012-ipl-final-hero-manvinder-bisla-returns-to-kkr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/homecoming-after-14-years-2012-ipl-final-hero-manvinder-bisla-returns-to-kkr\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming After 14 Years! 2012 IPL Final Hero Manvinder Bisla Returns to KKR!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a move that has sparked nostalgia and excitement among fans, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially brought back their 2012 IPL final hero, Manvinder Singh Bisla. 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