Renowned Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is also the co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricket team, has received high praise from team mentor Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir, who previously captained the team for seven years, returned to KKR in a managerial role after his playing career. He mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan is the best owner he has ever worked with, emphasizing the trust and lack of cricket-related conversations they have had over the years.
In the past season, KKR struggled to secure wins and finished in the seventh spot with 12 points. However, after Gambhir’s return to the team as a mentor, KKR has shown remarkable improvement and finished at the top of the table for the first time in the history of the competition. Despite their success this season, Gambhir revealed that he and Shah Rukh Khan rarely discuss cricket, highlighting the unique dynamic of their relationship.
Gambhir shared an anecdote from 2011, recalling the only time he and Shah Rukh Khan had a conversation about cricket. He mentioned that their discussions primarily revolve around trust, honesty, and accountability, with Shah Rukh Khan respecting Gambhir’s expertise and decision-making in cricket matters. As KKR gears up for the final stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Gambhir emphasized the importance of their camaraderie and understanding in navigating the competition.
As the IPL approaches its final week, the Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier 1 match. With the team’s resurgence under Gambhir’s mentorship and the unwavering support of co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, fans and critics alike are eager to see how KKR performs in the crucial stages of the tournament. The partnership between Gambhir and Shah Rukh Khan, based on mutual trust and respect, has played a pivotal role in KKR’s success this season and has garnered praise from the cricketing community.
