Watch: On KKR Fan's "Chhor Kar Mat Jaiyega" Plea, Gautam Gambhir's Reaction Is Viral

11.05.2024 - 08:31 sports.ndtv.com

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are flying high in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, sitting top of the points table with 16 points from 12 matches.

KKR fans have largely credited mentor and former captain Gautam Gambhir for the franchise's stunning form this season. As a player, Gambhir led KKR to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 respectively.

He spent the last few years of his playing career at Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) before joining Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a mentor in 2022.

After spending two seasons in the dugout at LSG, Gambhir rejoined KKR for a similar role prior to the ongoing season. Gambhir has certainly brought the winning mentality back at KKR, who are a win away from securing their place in the IPL 2024 playoffs.

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There has been a lot of speculation over the selection of Indian cricket team's new head coach. Rahul Dravid's tenure as coach will come to an end after the T20 World Cup 2024 and the BCCI have already started discussions with some potential candidates. Reports suggested that Gautam Gambhir was the front-runner for the job with Ashish Nehra also in the fray. As of now, it seems like the BCCI are keen of appointing an Indian coach and reports claimed that not many foreign coaches have applied for the position. Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that whoever becomes the next coach should work on bringing "everyone together" in the side.

Gautam Gambhir's 'Masala' Take On Relation With Virat Kohli, Says "Country Doesn't..."

The on-field relationship between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli has been a much talked-about topic among both fans and experts. The spat between the two cricketers during the IPL 2024 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru created headlines and every cricket fan was eager to know what one felt about the other. However, the controversy was put to rest in 2024 as Gambhir and Kohli 'hugged it out' during the IPL. In a recent interview, Gambhir opened up about his relation with Kohli and said that he will not be giving any 'masala' to the public.

KKR Star Reveals Private WhatsApp Chat With Gautam Gambhir. IPL-Winning Mentor Wrote: "This Means..."

Nitish Rana paid tribute to Gautam Gambhir on Instagram after Kolkata Knight Riders broke a ten-year drought to win their third IPL title in 2024. Gambhir returned to the KKR dugout ahead of the season, taking on the role of a mentor, after two years with the Lucknow Super Giants. His influence has clearly been enormous, with Rana hailing him. After two titles as KKR captain in 2012 and 2014, this is Gambhir's first as a mentor of the franchise.

"Can I Bring My Girlfriend To IPL?": Gautam Gambhir Reveals KKR Star's First Words

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir has showered big praise on star all-rounder Sunil Narine who helped the franchise win their Indian Premier League (IPL) title last week. Narine was named 'Most Valuable Player' of IPL 2024 as KKR defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final last Sunday. Under Gambhir's mentorship, Narine regained his magical touch, scoring 488 runs and picking up 17 wickets.

Shah Rukh Khan "Won't Be Successful...": Gautam Gambhir's Intriguing Revelation After KKR Heroics In IPL

Gautam Gambhir is now the cynosure of Kolkata Knight Riders after the IPL 2024 win. There is every reason for him to get all the adulation. He transformed a team that had been waiting for an IPL title for a decade into a champion side. Since joining KKR as a mentor. Gambhir had one mission. That mission - to take KKR to third IPL win - is successful. The joy of the entire KKR team knew no bounds after the IPL 2024 triumph on Sunday. Even KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who has been a constant presence in his team's IPL 2024 matches, was happy.

Gautam Gambhir's "Leading To A Division In The Team" Statement Boosted KKR: Shah Rukh Khan's Mega Reveal

Gautam Gambhir seems to have the Midas Touch in the IPL. After guiding Lucknow Super Giants to two successive IPL playoffs, this time he went a step ahead as Kolkata Knight Riders' mentor. Under his guidance, the Shreyas Iyer-led side played with confidence and class throughout to clinch the title. Gautam Gambhir's name is being discussed as Indian cricket team head coach role as well. Though nothing is official, several reports have predicted Gambhir to take over the top post after Rahul Dravid's tenure ends with the 2024 T20 World Cup.