KKR fans get a glimpse of rich legacy

A sea of over 5,000 passionate fans gathered in purple and gold to witness their cricketing heroes up close and also get a glance at the KKR’s three championship trophies and the team's rich legacy

Kolkata: The star-studded squad of the Kolkata Knight Riders was presented to its fans on the stage of the Knights Unplugged 2.0 event, held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan here on Wednesday.

A sea of over 5,000 passionate fans gathered in purple and gold to witness their cricketing heroes up close and also get a glance at the KKR’s three championship trophies and the team’s rich legacy.

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Among those who graced the event included KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, head coach Chandrakant Pandit, team mentor Dwayne Bravo, and CEO of KKR, Mr Venky Mysore, shared their thoughts ahead of the new campaign.

“It’s great to be back with KKR and an honour to lead this wonderful franchise with its rich history. We have a very good team this year. For us, it’s about keeping it simple — we’ve been practicing really well and everyone is on the same page. It’s going to be a great season for us,” Rahane said.”

“It’s an honour to be called a key player for this franchise with such rich history and legacy. The franchise has shown tremendous trust in me and gave me a big break in my life. There’s a lot of gratitude, and it’s my duty to pay them back. I hope this journey continues for a very long time,” Venkatesh Iyer said.

“This three-year journey has been really amazing. Winning the trophy has always been special. The title win last year belongs not only to the players, but to the entire franchise — including those working behind the scenes, the owners, and especially the fans whose support helps maintain our healthy atmosphere,” head coach Chandrakant Pandit felt.

“We’re looking forward to this season, winning lots of games, and hopefully defending our trophy. It’s a great honour to be part of this setup. Knight Riders are hugely respected worldwide, and having captained Knight Riders in Trinidad, where we had great success, joining was an easy decision when the opportunity came from Venky sir,” Dwayne Bravo said.

“It’s really an honour to be part of this franchise. It gives me goosebumps to see the love and support we receive. I don’t think there’s another city like Kolkata — when Eden Gardens fills with purple and gold, their chants for KKR and favourite players truly lift the entire team,” Mr Venky Mysore, Chief Executive Officer of Kolkata Knight Riders thanked the fans for their unconditional support.