Gautam Gambhir, who gained the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), two Indian Premier League (IPL) titles has returned dwelling after an extended hiatus, this time in a special function. Gautam shall be KKR’s mentor, a task he served for 2 years at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Gambhir’s earlier stint with KKR, spanning from 2011 to 2017, etched a historic chapter. Within that interval, the workforce claimed the title twice, made it to the playoffs 5 occasions, and even reached the finals of the Champions League T20 in 2014.
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Regarding his return, Gambhir expressed, “I’m not usually swayed by emotions, but this feels different. It’s a return to where it all began. There’s a lump in my throat and a fiery passion as I contemplate donning that iconic purple and gold jersey again. I’m not just rejoining KKR; I’m returning to the city of joy. I’m back. I’m hungry. I am number 23. Ami KKR.”
Welcoming Gambhir again to KKR, co-owner Shah Rukh Khan stated, “Gautam has always been part of our family, and now he returns in a new role as a ‘Mentor.’ His absence was deeply felt, and we eagerly anticipate Chandu Sir and Gautam infusing the never-give-up spirit and sportsmanship they embody, crafting magic with Team KKR.”
I’m again. I’m hungry. I’m No.23. Ami KKR ____ @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/KDRneHmzN4
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 22, 2023
Gambhir wrote a heartfelt notice on his X (previously Twitter) account for the LSG followers, wishing all of them one of the best for the long run championships. Gambhir wrote: “As I announce the end of my impeccable journey with Lucknow Super Giants, I am filled with love and immense gratitude towards all the players, coaches, support staff and every individual who has made this journey memorable.”
The former LSG mentor additionally thanked the proprietor Dr Sanjiv Goenka for his inspiring management. “I would like to thank Dr Sanjib Goenka for his inpiring leadership while creating this remarkable franchise and for his tremendous support to all my endeavours. I am sure that the team will do wonders in the future and will make every LSG fan proud. All the very best LSG brigade,” wrote Gambhir.
The former KKR captain additionally posted one other replace on X, saying he’s again to ‘Ami KKR’. He shared his picture within the KKR jersey and wrote: “I am back. I an hungry. I am No 23. Ami KKR.”
Since Gambhir left KKR in 2016, the franchise has made only one ultimate, shedding it to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2021. KKR have gone again to their talismanic skipper to deliver again the magic and assist them clinch the third IPL title.Â
