The star-studded squad of the Kolkata Knight Riders have been introduced to their doting followers on the stage of the Knights Unplugged 2.0 occasion, held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan on Wednesday. This comes forward of the IPL 2025, earlier than the aspect’s highly-anticipated opening conflict in opposition to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
A sea of over 5,000 passionate followers gathered in purple and gold to witness their cricketing heroes up shut, igniting an environment of pleasure forward of the brand new season. Including to the spectacle, KKR’s three championship trophies have been showcased, a testomony to the group’s legacy.
The occasion additionally featured interactive actions, additional immersing followers within the Knight Riders’ spirit as they geared as much as rally behind their group for an additional thrilling marketing campaign.
A number of the key members of the squad current on the occasion, together with captain Ajinkya Rahane, vice captain Venkatesh Iyer, head coach Chandrakant Pandit, group mentor DJ Bravo, and CEO of KKR, Mr. Venky Mysore, shared their ideas forward of the brand new marketing campaign.
Venky Mysore, Chief Govt Officer of Kolkata Knight Riders thanked the followers for his or her unconditional help: “It’s actually an honour to be a part of this franchise. It provides me goosebumps to see the love and help we obtain. I don’t assume there’s one other metropolis like Kolkata — when Eden Gardens fills with purple and gold, their chants for KKR and favourite gamers actually carry the whole group.”
Ajinkya Rahane, returning as captain, said, “It’s nice to be again with KKR and an honour to steer this excellent franchise with its wealthy historical past. We’ve an excellent group this 12 months. For us, it’s about retaining it easy — we’ve been practising rather well and everyone seems to be on the identical web page. It’s going to be an excellent season for us.”
Vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer expressed, “It’s an honour to be known as a key participant for this franchise with such wealthy historical past and legacy. The franchise has proven great belief in me and gave me the massive break in my life. There’s a variety of gratitude, and it’s my responsibility to pay them again. I hope this journey continues for a really very long time.”
Head coach Chandrakant Pandit mirrored: “This three-year journey has been actually wonderful. Successful the trophy has all the time been particular. The title win final 12 months belongs not solely to the gamers, however to the whole franchise — together with these working behind the scenes, the house owners, and particularly the followers whose help helps preserve our wholesome ambiance.”
Dwayne Bravo, becoming a member of as mentor, added: “We’re wanting ahead to this season, successful plenty of video games, and hopefully defending our trophy. It’s an excellent honour to be a part of this setup. Knight Riders is massively revered worldwide, and having captained Knight Riders in Trinidad, the place we had nice success, becoming a member of was a straightforward determination when the chance got here from Venky sir.”
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