The Indian Premier League is underway and the excitement and fun are reaching new heights as every match approaches. The crowds are cheering their hearts out, with fans all over the country glued to the television. But here is something that won our hearts from the inside of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ team.
Andre Russell scored 49 runs from just 19 balls. (Source: indiatoday)
On Sunday, the Eden Garden was lit up by an impressive performance by Jamaican all-rounder Andre Russell. Knocking four huge sixes and as many fours to score 49 of just 19 balls in the game, the cool-look man steered his team to the seasons’ first victory.
Kolkata Knight Riders chased a 182 total to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. (Source: indiatoday)
As team co-owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan watched on, the pride on his face was imminent. He thanked the fans in Kolkata for turning up in large numbers. Alongside his co-owner and colleague Juhi Chawla, the KKR team looked strong and dominant throughout the match.
@Russell12A said to me that he was so overwhelmed with the welcome fans gave him, that he wanted to cry. Then decided big boys don’t cry in public. @NitishRana_27 @robbieuthappa & @RealShubmanGill & the whole team plays for You Kolkata. Thk u for the Love.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) March 24, 2019
In what was a fantastic moment, King Khan revealed that the amazing love and support showered by the fans for the team almost moved the match hero Andre Russell to tears.
Russell came in as the chase for the Kolkata side seemed impossible to get through with and surprised everyone with his blistering performance. The crowd couldn’t help but scream his name and cheer on for the West Indies international.
In a touching Tweet by Shah Rukh Khan, he revealed how the amazing welcome that the fans had given Andre, got him so overwhelmed that he almost broke down to tears.
The Jamaican all-rounder does what he does best. (Source: indianexpress)
In the beautiful game, we call cricket, there are moments that sweep us off our feet with knocking performances and record-breaking talent, but times like these make us stop and fall in love with the game all over again.
