Lucknow: The performance of Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has been quite excellent so far. This team has played a total of 4 matches, winning 3 and losing in one match. Before the start of IPL 2024, the franchise had made Gautam Gambhir a part of its team as a mentor. Gambhir's return was beneficial for the team and Gautam's hand is believed to be behind his excellent performance.
Gambhir has made Kolkata champion twice under his captaincy and now this time he has the responsibility of making the team successful as a mentor. In such a situation, for the first time, he has given a big statement while talking about this matter and has told what advice he gives to the players before going on the field. Let us tell you that KKR's performance in the last few seasons has been disappointing and they have failed to make it to the playoffs. Now while talking to Telegraph India, Gautam has given a big statement.
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He said, “I just tell the players what potential they have and what quality players they are. This is the only reason why he is present in the dressing room today. To be a good player you have to perform well under pressure. Gambhir further said that IPL is top level cricket and it probably equals international cricket. In such a situation, when young players perform well under pressure here, it gives them confidence.”
The former KKR captain further said that “It is very important to provide security to young players. Players need to believe in themselves. When you are playing as a bowler, you should think that you are better than a batsman. A safe dressing room and a happy dressing room is a winning dressing room.”
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Let us tell you that this year the KKR team looks very strong and along with their batting, the bowlers have performed well. During IPL 2023, the regular captain of this team, Shreyas Iyer could not play due to injury and Nitish Rana took command in his place. However, this time Gambhir has returned and Iyer is also captaining. In such a situation, the fans will hope that this time the team becomes champion and wins the IPL title for the third time.
