Rahamanullah Gurbaz, the batsman for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has already won over the hearts of fans with his heartwarming gesture just before the commencement of IPL 2024. The KKR player delighted fans by handing out batting gloves and promising to give them a bat next time during a practice session. The Indian Premier League’s 17th season begins today (March 22, Friday), with the first match scheduled between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.
During a practice session, Gurbaz encountered two fans who requested his batting gloves. Accommodating their request, Gurbaz took them onto the field where his kit was kept. He then handed his batting gloves to the fan, who was then embraced by the cricketer. Following this, the fan expressed gratitude, to which Gurbaz assured him of providing a bat next time. Subsequently, both fans took selfies with Gurbaz.
KKR will initiate their season through the third match of the tournament, facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, even before this match, Rahamanullah Gurbaz has already won the hearts of fans at the stadium, with a video capturing the heartwarming moment rapidly going viral on social media.