Former Indian player Gautam Gambhir has made a remarkable return to IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. Gambhir, along with the franchise, announced his return to the Kolkata-based.
Gautam Gambhir's sensational homecoming to the Kolkata Knight Riders has left the fans overjoyed.
The Delhi-born cricketer won the IPL title as KKR captain in 2012 and 2014.
Bollywood superstar and Co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan, took to Twitter to welcome the former India international.
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What did Shah Rukh Khan say about Gautam Gambhir?
When asked about the return of Gautam Gambhir to Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan did not shy away from making his ecstasy public. King Khan was elated with Gambhir's return and called him one of KKR's very own. SRK also called Gambhir as 'KKR ka Captaan'.
Kyunki @GautamGambhir humaara apna hai. KKR ka Captaan hai or family hai, Shah Rukh Khan tweeted on Wednesday.
Kyunki @GautamGambhir humaara apna hai. KKR ka Captaan hai or family hai. https://t.co/qpox2FqmSp
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) November 22, 2023
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What is Gautam Gambhir's record as a KKR player?
Gambhir represented Kolkata Knight Riders as a player for seven seasons. The 42-year-old joined the Knight Riders back in 2011, staying until the end of the 2017 IPL. He led them to glory twice - 2012 and 2014.
Gambhir played 108 matches for KKR, scoring over 3000 runs.
| Matches | Runs | 50s / 100s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 3035 | 27 / 0 | 93 |
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