The star-studded squad of the Kolkata Knight Riders had been offered to their doting followers on the stage of the Knights Unplugged 2.0 occasion, held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan on Wednesday. This comes forward of the IPL 2025, earlier than the aspect’s highly-anticipated opening conflict towards the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A sea of over 5,000 passionate followers gathered in purple and gold to witness their cricketing heroes up shut, igniting an environment of pleasure forward of the brand new season. Including to the spectacle, KKR’s three championship trophies had been showcased, a testomony to the workforce’s legacy.
The occasion additionally featured interactive actions, additional immersing followers within the Knight Riders’ spirit as they geared as much as rally behind their workforce for one more thrilling marketing campaign.
A number of the key members of the squad current on the occasion, together with captain Ajinkya Rahane, vice captain Venkatesh Iyer, head coach Chandrakant Pandit, workforce mentor DJ Bravo, and CEO of KKR, Mr. Venky Mysore, shared their ideas forward of the brand new marketing campaign.
Venky Mysore, Chief Government Officer of Kolkata Knight Riders thanked the followers for his or her unconditional assist: “It’s actually an honour to be a part of this franchise. It offers me goosebumps to see the love and assist we obtain. I don’t assume there’s one other metropolis like Kolkata — when Eden Gardens fills with purple and gold, their chants for KKR and favourite gamers really raise the complete workforce.”
Ajinkya Rahane, returning as captain, said, “It’s nice to be again with KKR and an honour to guide this glorious franchise with its wealthy historical past. We’ve an excellent workforce this 12 months. For us, it’s about retaining it easy — we’ve been practising very well and everyone seems to be on the identical web page. It’s going to be a fantastic season for us.”
Vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer expressed, “It’s an honour to be known as a key participant for this franchise with such wealthy historical past and legacy. The franchise has proven large belief in me and gave me the massive break in my life. There’s numerous gratitude, and it’s my responsibility to pay them again. I hope this journey continues for a really very long time.”
Head coach Chandrakant Pandit mirrored: “This three-year journey has been actually wonderful. Profitable the trophy has all the time been particular. The title win final 12 months belongs not solely to the gamers, however to the complete franchise — together with these working behind the scenes, the house owners, and particularly the followers whose assist helps keep our wholesome environment.”
Dwayne Bravo, becoming a member of as mentor, added: “We’re trying ahead to this season, profitable a number of video games, and hopefully defending our trophy. It’s a fantastic honour to be a part of this setup. Knight Riders is massively revered worldwide, and having captained Knight Riders in Trinidad, the place we had nice success, becoming a member of was a straightforward determination when the chance got here from Venky sir.”
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