Gautam Gambhir gave a motivational speech to the Kolkata Knight Riders squad ahead of the IPL 2024 season as he officially took charge as the mentor of the former champions.
Gambhir had joined as the mentor a few months ahead of the new season and had joined the team on March 14. Friday was the former skipper’s first day in charge of things with the squad and he gave a passionate speech to the players.
Everyone will be treated equally: Gambhir to KKR squad
In his speech, Gambhir told the players that they’re representing a very successful franchise and urged them to carry that attitude with them on the field.
“We start this season from today. Whether it’s physically, mentally skill wise, give everything possible. It’s a very, very proud and successful franchise.”
“You guys are representing a very successful franchise. Make sure you train that way, you play that way and you carry that attitude around the field. That is going to be very, very important. And one thing I absolutely believe in is giving all the freedom to the players. That is something which is very, very important,” said Gambhir.
The KKR mentor also promised the players that everyone will be treated equally in the squad with no partiality and their mission is to be in the final and win the IPL.
“So people who played with me will know one thing about me, that everyone in this group will be treated equally. There’s no senior junior. There is no domestic, international. So we have got one mission and that is to win this IPL.”
“So everyone needs to follow that one simple path. On 26th May, we should be there giving everything possible, and it starts from today. It’s not gonna start on the 26th. It’s not gonna start on the 23rd.”
“It starts from today and this is what we want to do. So if we walk the same path and we fight, I’m sure we’re gonna achieve a lot of success. So good luck, guys. Have the freedom. Enjoy yourself. You can ask questions, whether close doors, or in front of everyone. And I can assure you, from a support staff point of view, that we’re gonna be absolutely honest to every one of you.
So, good luck,” said Gambhir.
KKR will begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 at the Eden Gardens.
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