Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) became the first team to qualify for the final of the IPL 2024 as they demolished Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Qualifier 1 on May 21 in Ahmedabad. Now they will play the final on May 26 in Chennai and have some time to prepare for the same.
Gambhir had talked about team bonding, the importance of representing a reputed franchise like KKR, and the equal rights of all players in the setup in his speech.
“We start the season from today. Whether it is physically, mentally, or skill-wise, give everything possible. It’s a very, very proud and successful franchise. You guys are representing a very successful franchise. Make sure you train that way, you play that way, and you carry that attitude on the field,” Gambhir said in a video shared by KKR.
“One thing I absolutely believe in is giving all the freedom to the players. That is something very important. So people who have played with me, know one thing, that everyone in this group will be treated equally. There’s no senior/junior. No domestic/international because we have one mission and that is to win the IPL. So, everyone needs to follow that one simple path. On 26th May, we should be there, giving everything possible. And it starts from today,” the former KKR skipper had said.
Here is the video:
Furthermore, Gautam Gambhir shared his joy after reaching the final and expected a purple wave in the final at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (May 26).