Just one win out of three games – this is not the start of champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), hope for the 18th season of Indian Premier League (IPL). After losing the season opener to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), KKR got their first points against Rajasthan Royals before dropping in a away game against their second loss against Mumbai Indians. KKR may have lost the services of the IPL 2024 title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and Mentor Gautam Gambhir, but their purple and gold collected a wonderful team. While the core remained the same, such as Quinton de Kock, Dwayne Bravo (as a mentor), Ajinkya Rahane added a new dimension to the side. Although one can still debate in IPL early days, but the feeling is that the team of Shah Rukh Khan needs – one of the pillars of the second successful franchise in the richest league in the world. The 59-year-old does not have to be on the field to rejoice his sons, just like the boss of Lucknow Super Giants, Sanjiv Goenka, but his few words can do the magic. As one of the co-owners of the three-time champions, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is not someone who interferes with how a franchise should walk. Instead, he gives management a free hand. SRC does not act like a boss. On the contrary, he would be an older brother for every player in the team, something the Allrounder Venkatesh Iyer spoke in the previous season. “It speaks volumes of the man he (SRC) is. We all saw him on the screen, captivated people with his aura, not just an owner of the franchise, but an older brother for us to constantly guide us, ‘Vemkatesh Iyer said in a video posted by KKR. Why need KKR SRK’s motivation? Shah Rukh Khan, who came from Delhi to Mumbai, saw many ups and downs in his life. Yet he always came out with flying colors and made a place for himself in everyone’s hearts at home and abroad. Do you remember his words from the movie Chak de India? The 70 minutes in the film is like three hours on the field for KKR. Forget the pitch lately, the pitch debate has added a fresh turn in the ongoing IPL. But does it really matter? After it is professional cricketers and must adapt to the conditions offered. With 70000-strong crowds cheering for KKR to the Eden Gardens, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side will not have a ‘home advantage’ against SRH. What should KKK recover? While Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine acted in spots, the KKR middle order must lift their socks. The people like Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell did not execute their potential, and that is something that management should look after. As for the bowling division, Spencer Johnson looked down from the color, while South African import Anrich Nortje would not reach the fitness yet. Even Harshit Rana, who played a big role last year, has so far only claimed two wickets in three wickets. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap. Catch all news about the business, sports news, news reports and the best news updates on live currency. Download Themint News -APP to get daily market updates Business NewsSportScricket Newsiple 2025: Should Shah Rukh Khan do a Sanjiv Goenka for Kolkata Knight Riders? More less
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