In a thrilling encounter at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced a heartbreaking defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite putting up a valiant fight, KKR fell short in a high-scoring chase thriller, with Jos Buttler’s remarkable century steering RR to a historic victory.
Shah Rukh Khan Touching Gesture
Following the intense match, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan displayed a touching gesture of sportsmanship. Despite the disappointment of defeat, Shah Rukh graciously congratulated Jos Buttler, embracing the cricketer who played a pivotal role in KKR’s defeat.
SRK motivational speech in dressing room
In a heartwarming display of support, Shah Rukh Khan visited the KKR dressing room and delivered a motivational speech to uplift the spirits of the players. He particularly addressed team mentor Gautam Gambhir, urging him not to feel disheartened and assuring the team of a strong comeback in the forthcoming matches.
“There are days in our lives, in sports, especially when we don’t deserve to lose and there are days when we don’t deserve to win. But days are like that, which turns things around. Today, we didn’t deserve to lose. All of us played extremely well. We have to be very very proud of ourselves. Please don’t feel sad or down. Feel as happy as we fell whenever we come to the changing room and we are on a high so maintain the high. The main thing is the energy in all of us and I think we have great energy on the field. We have lovely energy here,” Shah Rukh said in a video posted by KKR on X.
Words of Encouragement to Gautam Gambhir ft SRK
“Personally, everybody is bonding together. Honestly, it is a very proud day for the way we all played. I think all of us won’t take individual names, that’s been taken. GG (Gautam Gambhir), don’t feel down, we would all be bouncing back. It is God’s plan today, as Rinku (Singh) says. I think this is what we would like, we will be back with more and better God’s plans. Thank you everyone and God bless you all,” he added.
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KKR vs RR: Match Recap
Recapping the match, KKR showcased an impressive batting performance, posting a formidable total of 223/6, propelled by Sunil Narine’s explosive innings. In response, Jos Buttler’s unbeaten century, along with contributions from Riyan Parag and Powell, guided RR to a thrilling 2-wicket victory, leaving KKR with a sense of determination to regroup and strive for excellence in the matches ahead.
