The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world, and the Kolkata Knight Riders Knight Riders (KKR) ) is a key part of its appeal.
The team, co-owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, has a huge fan base, especially in West Bengal.
KKR is known for putting on exciting matches and has won the IPL trophy on his two occasions in 2012 and 2014.
KKR Owner: Bollywood He’s a Star and Business Mogul
The owner of KKR is as famous as the team itself.
This is one of the main reasons for the popularity of KKR, also known as the ‘King of Bollywood’.
His charisma and love for cricket have captivated fans all over the world.
Renowned actress Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, a successful businessman, complete the trio of KKR owners.
Their shared passion for cricket and business has made KKR one of the most valuable teams in the IPL and in 2022 he will be worth $1 .1 billion.
KKR in IPL 2024: Promising Start
KKR’s campaign in IPL 2024 begins in 2024. Sunrisers vs. Hyderabad at Eden Gardens on March 23rd.
The IPL 2024 schedule was announced on Thursday, exactly a month before the start of the tournament, and the first part of the schedule announcement consisted of just 21 matches.
KKR returns home at Eden Gardens
Home to KKR, Eden Gardens is one of the most famous cricket stadiums in the world.
It is India’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 68,000 spectators.
The prospect of Shah Rukh Khan being present at Eden for the KKR vs SRH match will only add to the excitement and anticipation of the match.
KKR success in IPL
KKR is a successful team in the IPL with him winning two titles in 2012 and 2014.
They hold the record for longest winning streak (14) by an Indian team in the T20 Championship.
The team’s all-time leading run-scorer is Gautam Gambhir and its top wicket-taker is Sunil Narine.
KKR’s Official Theme and Colours
KKR’s official theme is *Korbo, Rolbo, Ziet Bore* (*We perform, we fight, and we win!
*) and its official colours are purple and It’s money.
These colours represent the passion, integrity, sacrifice and selflessness that KKR stands for.
IPL 2024 promises to be an exciting season for KKR as their loyal fan base is looking forward to the start of the team’s campaign.
With Shah Rukh Khan’s inspiring presence, support from Juhi Chawla and Jay Mehta and the team’s track record, KKR is poised to make a successful return home at Eden Gardens.