Before the match against the Kohli-led team, Shah Rukh Khan gave an important message to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) players in their dressing room.
Shah Rukh Khan will be present at Eden Gardens for the IPL opening ceremony. On Friday, he arrived in Kolkata, and on Saturday, he will be seen hosting the IPL opening event. Before KKR’s first match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Shah Rukh visited the team’s dressing room. There, he addressed the players and staff with an inspiring message.
KKR shared a video of Shah Rukh’s interaction with the team. In the video, all the players and support staff are gathered, and Shah Rukh is seen speaking to them. He says, “May God bless everyone. Stay healthy. Stay happy. A big thank you to Chandu Sir (Head Coach Chandrakant Pandit) for taking care of everyone. Welcome to the new players. Thanks to Ajinkya (Rahane) for taking on the captaincy. I hope you’ll find a new home here. Let’s hope for a great evening and a great match.”
From Shah Rukh’s words, it’s clear that he was motivating the players. This is something Shah Rukh has done many times before. When he’s present at Eden during a KKR match, he often steps onto the field after the game to meet everyone, not just the KKR players but also the opposition team members. He embraces everyone, making them feel welcome. Those who have played for KKR always praise his ability to make everyone feel like family. Shah Rukh was once again doing what he does best—connecting with his team and giving them a sense of belonging and joy before the season starts.
Last season, KKR won the IPL, so this year there will be extra pressure on the team. Shah Rukh is aware that winning the championship twice in a row is challenging, especially with a new captain and several new players. So, he took the opportunity to try and relieve some of the pressure from the team. This is a pattern Shah Rukh has followed year after year—he constantly strives to keep the team happy and lighthearted.
The upcoming season will be filled with extra responsibilities for the players. Shah Rukh is already setting the tone for a positive and relaxed atmosphere, which has always been his leadership style.
On Saturday, apart from Shah Rukh, the opening ceremony at Eden Gardens will feature performances by singer Shreya Ghoshal and actress Disha Patani. After a long time, Shah Rukh will be seen hosting an IPL event. This IPL season will officially kick off with Shah Rukh at the helm, leading the celebrations as the King of Bollywood.
