Kolkata: Renowned actor Shah Rukh Khan’s deep-rooted passion for cricket has been widely acknowledged. Throughout the ongoing IPL season, he has actively displayed his fervent enthusiasm for the sport.
From vocally supporting his team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in the stands to engaging personally with players from both sides, Shah Rukh Khan has consistently demonstrated his commitment as a dedicated co-owner.
In an intriguing turn of events, Shah Rukh Khan allocated time from his busy schedule to attend KKR’s training session preceding their match against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the historic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata on Sunday. Accompanied by his son AbRam, he provided the young enthusiast with an insight into the rigorous training regimen undertaken by the players.
Adding an element of amusement to the practice session, Shah Rukh Khan indulged his inner “cricketer” persona, delighting fans with his batting skills as captured in videos shared by KKR’s social media team and the SRK Universe fan club.
However, the highlight of the training session was AbRam’s involvement. In several viral videos, AbRam was seen bowling to Rinku Singh, a key player for KKR, evoking nostalgia among fans who marveled at the young boy’s growth.
Turning attention to the impending clash between KKR and DC at the Eden Gardens on Monday, both teams are poised for a significant encounter. DC currently occupies the sixth position in the points table with five wins and five losses, having secured a thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians in their previous match.
KKR, positioned second in the standings with five wins and three losses, aims to rebound following a challenging defeat against the Punjab Kings in their recent match, where the latter achieved the highest successful run-chase in T20 cricket history by surpassing KKR’s formidable total of 262 runs.
The match assumes added significance for DC, offering an opportunity to secure a spot in the top four teams, while KKR endeavors to consolidate their position at the second spot.
Delhi Capitals Squad: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kumar Kushagra, Kuldeep Yadav, Lizaad Williams, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Dar Salam, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Ricky Bhui, Sumit Kumar, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Lalit Yadav, David Warner, Yash Dhull, Swastik Chikara, Jhye Richardson, Ishant Sharma, Gulbadin Naib.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Dushmantha Chameera, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mitchell Starc, Allah Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Chetan Sakariya, Nitish Rana, Srikar Bharat.
