The IPL 2024 is set to start in a few days. All the teams have reached their base and have started their preparations for it. One of the teams that is in the spotlight is Kolkata Knight Riders. Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, KKR made a big decision to appoint Gautam Gambhir as the mentor of the team. Gautam Gambhir has an emotional bond with the Kolkata Knight Riders. He has led KKR to two IPL titles. So, this is an emotional moment for him and KKR that he is back in Kolkata after 7 years. Gautam Gambhir will work with the young players and the senior pros and try to instill the winning mentality in the team that they have been so lacking in the past few seasons.
The Kolkata Knight Riders had to make some changes ahead of the IPL 2024. The explosive opener, Jason Roy, ruled himself out of the IPL2024. Hence, they bought Phil Salt as his replacement. KKR has a good and settled first-choice batting line-up. However, the lack of backup players is what will cause issues for the team. They will also bank on their spinners to deliver for them. It promises to be a thrilling season for KKR and excitement is on the rise after the return of Guru Gauti.
Watch: Passionate KKR Fans Welcome Gautam Gambhir In Kolkata Ahead Of IPL 2024
Recently, it was announced that Gautam Gambhir has requested the BJP that he wants to focus on his cricket commitments and hence take a break from politics. As soon as he reached the Kolkata airport, passionate KKR fans gathered in large numbers to welcome him. Fans chanted ‘GG GG’ as they welcomed their trusted leader back into the setup. All the KKR plans are dreaming of a magical season after the return of Gautam Gambhir. They have new hope that they can repeat the nights of 2012 and 2014 in this season.
The BOSS OF KKR is Back in Kolkata as a Knight after 7 Long Year! 💜#AmiKKR | #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/14GeMioWan
— Rokte Amar KKR 🟣🟡 (@Rokte_Amarr_KKR) March 14, 2024
