Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir recently delighted fans by sharing a smiling picture in response to a fangirl’s viral post on social media. The fangirl had expressed that she would not propose to her crush until Gambhir smiled, highlighting his usually serious demeanor.
The viral post featured the fangirl holding a placard during a game that read, “I will not propose my crush until Gambhir smiles.” In a playful response, Gambhir posted the smiling photograph of himself on Instagram, captioning it, “Here you go!”
Gambhir’s cheerful response comes at a time when KKR has secured a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs and is certain to finish the league stage in the top two, giving them multiple chances to qualify for the final. With 19 points in 13 matches, the Shreyas Iyer-led side will play their final league game against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday, May 19. KKR aims to clinch their third IPL trophy after a gap of 10 years.
Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) player Ambati Rayudu also praised Gambhir for KKR’s turnaround in IPL 2024, attributing the success to the coaching staff’s approach. Rayudu commended Gambhir for facilitating and guiding the team in the right direction, allowing players the freedom to perform on the ground. Under Gambhir’s mentorship, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) also reached the playoffs in their first two seasons.
Gambhir’s strategic move to promote all-rounder Sunil Narine up the order has proved beneficial, with Narine emerging as KKR’s leading run-scorer in IPL 2024. Narine has scored 461 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 182.93, including one century and three fifties. His stellar performance has been a key factor in KKR’s success this season.
Gambhir’s impact on KKR has been significant, leading the team to a successful season and reigniting the fans’ excitement. His smiling picture has not only fulfilled the fangirl’s wish but has also added a positive vibe to KKR’s journey in IPL 2024.
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