Kolkata Knight Riders players lavished praise on Bollywood star and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan following their win against SRH in Qualifier 1. Shreyas Iyer and co. sealed their spot in the finals of IPL 2024 after a convincing 8-wicket win in Ahmedabad.
KKR stars heap praise on Shah Rukh Khan
Southpaw Venkatesh Iyer heaped praise on SRK, calling him an ‘elder brother more than an owner’ who constantly guided and motivated the players. He also revealed how King Khan’s pep talk helped an injured Nitish Rana. Skipper Shreyas Iyer noted that the star’s presence changed the attitude and approach of the members of the team, adding that his pep talk changed the perception of the team members.
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KKR seal spot in IPL 2024 final with win against SRH
After ten days of no cricket, KKR punched their ticket to the IPL 2024 final in a convincing fashion. They thrashed SRH in a one-sided Qualifier 1 encounter. Starc’s early double blow crippled the Orange Army, who could only manage 159 all out.
Fifties from Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer then chased down the target with ease, showcasing KKR’s well-rounded performance.
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