Xtra Time Web Desk: This is the wait for a year. Shreyas Iyer couldn’t play last season due to injury. This time too, doctors have advised him to rest more during defense. The Indian Premier League begins. Confident Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer before taking the field in the first match. Unable to play last year, it seems like the eagerness is even more this time. It’s not just about Shreyas’s return, but also about another matter KKR is confident about. The return of Gautam Gambhir.
Gautam Gambhir has led KKR to victory twice as captain. This time, he’s back as a mentor. New role, same goal. Captain Shreyas Iyer has also clarified the objectives of the new season. Speaking at a press conference before facing Sunrisers Hyderabad, he said, “When it comes to bowling attacks, I see a lot of experienced bowlers in my team. Even though many may be nervous before the first match, we are not. Because there is enough balance in our team. A mix of experienced and young cricketers.”
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The heartthrob of the KKR camp is now Rinku Singh. But not just Rinku, many young cricketers can emerge as stars in the future. Shreyas says, “From start to finish, everyone is the strength of my team. There is an X-factor in everyone. Rinku Singh is a shining example of that. How he rose in the last IPL. Then the national team opened its doors. If we have to look ahead, then it must be with the aim of becoming IPL champions. I have set that from the beginning. Now, it depends on how we perform in the remaining matches.”
KKR couldn’t perform well as a team last season. There has been a lot of scrutiny. This time the situation is different. According to the captain of KKR, ‘With Gautam Gambhir’s arrival, the mentality of our team has changed. Speaking to each player separately. Uplifting them mentally. Even before the match, he talks to everyone separately. The boys are also in high spirits. After a long time, Kolkata Knight Riders have returned. I’ve been playing IPL for many years. Played for many franchise teams. Gauti bhai is incomparable. Fearless. And that’s reflecting in everyone.”
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