'Everyone Called Him A Mad Man': Internet Hails Gautam Gambhir After His Leadership Propels KKR To Third IPL Title

IPL Final 2024, KKR vs SRH: In a thrilling conclusion to the IPL 2024 season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their third Indian Premier League title with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final held in Chennai.?

The spotlight, however, was firmly on Gautam Gambhir, whose exceptional mentorship has?been lauded?as a?key?factor in?KKR’s?success.?The former Indian opener, known for his strategic?acumen, reportedly caught the?attention of the?Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was recently contacted for the role of head coach for the Indian national team.

Amidst the euphoria surrounding?KKR’s?victory, the internet has been abuzz with praise for?Gambhir’s?extraordinary role in the?team’s?resurgence. Fans have credited him wholeheartedly for?KKR’s?success.

Here's?how the internet reacted to?Gambhir’s?instrumental role in?KKR's?journey to their third IPL title:

?The final saw SRH, led by captain Pat Cummins, opting to bat first. However, they struggled against a formidable KKR bowling attack and?were dismissed?for a mere 113 runs in 18.3 overs.?Andre Russell emerged as the standout bowler for KKR, taking?3?wickets for just 19 runs,?dismantling the SRH batting lineup.

In response, KKR chased down the target in just 10.3 overs. Venkatesh Iyer played a stellar innings, scoring an unbeaten 52 off 26 balls, leading KKR to a comprehensive victory. This win not only added a third title to?KKR’s?cabinet but also underscored the effectiveness of?Gambhir’s?mentorship.

Gambhir’s?association with KKR has been a?major?talking point. Reports suggest that the?franchise’s?co-owner, Shah Rukh Khan, offered Gambhir a?‘blank cheque’?to join KKR for the next ten years, even when he was with the Lucknow Super Giants. This move has been seen as a masterstroke, bringing Gambhir back to the team he once captained with distinction.

KKR?had roped in?Gambhir as their mentor after finishing seventh in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.?His return to the franchise, where he played from 2011 to 2017, has been?nothing short of?transformative. The current coaching staff, featuring senior head coach Chandrakant Pandit and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, has worked harmoniously under?Gambhir’s?guidance to turn KKR into a formidable unit.

Gautam?Gambhir’s?leadership and strategic insights have?not only rejuvenated KKR but have also?made him a sought-after figure in the cricketing world.?His potential future role as head coach for the Indian national team could be a significant step forward for Indian cricket, promising an exciting era?ahead.

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