Shreyas Iyer gives special mention to “heartbeat” of KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer gave a special mention to the “heartbeat” of the team, co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, following their IPL 2024 triumph. On a humid night with clouds hovering over Chepauk, KKR lifted their third title under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, securing an 8-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has been a constant presence at KKR matches, supporting his franchise across the nation. He has often been seen in the dressing room, raising the team’s spirits even after defeats during the group stage.

After the win, Shreyas took to X to give a special mention to SRK, thanking him for his words of inspiration and encouragement. “Special mention to the heartbeat of this team @iamsrk! Thank you for all your words of inspiration and encouragement,” Iyer wrote on X.

Following the victory, the KKR camp erupted with joy, while the Hyderabad camp was filled with dismay and sadness. KKR took to X to share a heartfelt message for their opposition in the final, paying respect to SRH and praising their exceptional season in IPL 2024. “Respect for @SunRisers. One bad game doesn’t define the exceptional season you’ve had in any way. Some unforgettable performances, and a top #TATAIPL2024 season for the men in orange,” KKR wrote on X.

KKR clinched the IPL 2024 title with a dominating all-round performance against SRH in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Their third title celebrations took place at the same ground, Chepauk, where they lifted their maiden title in 2012 under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership. They repeated history to lift their third trophy, with KKR bowlers leaving the Sunrisers stunned, restricting the free-scoring SRH batting line-up to 113. In reply, KKR chased down the target in only 10.3 overs with eight wickets in hand.