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India cricket legend Gautam Gambhir has made his much-anticipated arrival in Kolkata, gearing up for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to commence on March 22.
Gambhir, known for his illustrious stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is back with the franchise, this time in the capacity of a team mentor. With KKR eyeing their elusive third IPL title, Gambhir’s return is seen as a strategic move by the franchise to capitalize on his wealth of experience and leadership prowess.
Gambhir’s association with KKR dates back to the glory days of 2012 and 2014 when he led the team to IPL triumphs. However, in recent years, KKR has struggled to replicate their earlier success, having only made it to the final once since their last title win in 2014. The franchise’s management is optimistic about Gambhir’s mentorship role, believing his insights and strategic acumen could provide the necessary edge to reclaim the coveted IPL trophy.
KKR, in a bid to showcase Gambhir’s return and the anticipation surrounding it, shared a heartwarming clip of the former captain arriving at the Kolkata airport, greeted by enthusiastic fans and team officials. Gambhir’s infectious smile in the video symbolizes the renewed hopes and aspirations of KKR supporters, who are eager to witness their team’s resurgence under his guidance.
