Gambhir is playing the role of KKR team mentor in the ongoing IPL season.
Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 edition, Gautam Gambhir returned to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but this time as a mentor. He was associated with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a mentor for the last couple of seasons.
Notably, Gambhir led KKR to two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. It remains to be seen if he can produce similar results for the franchise as a mentor as he did in the capacity of a captain.
Under his guidance, KKR have won eight of their 11 matches so far. They already have a foot in the door as far as qualifying for the playoffs is concerned.
Meanwhile, Gautam Gambhir has received a heartwarming message from one of the KKR fans, who couldn’t suppress his emotions and urged the former opener to never leave the franchise again.
“I'm one of your biggest fans. Just want to say, aap hamein chhodh kar aur mat jaaiye. We can't tell you how hurt we were when you left. I want to dedicate a Bengali song to you. You are my heart; we keep you in our hearts. Please never leave us, don't hurt us. Please, sir, please,” said the fan.
Another man, seemingly the host, narrated the song's meaning to Gambhir. “He sang a line which means, I will keep you right here; I'll never leave you. I think that's the sentiment that everyone has,” said the person, which Gambhir acknowledged by saying “Thank you so much”.
Here’s the video:
Kolkata Knight Riders are slated to face Mumbai Indians at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday (May 11).