In a touching reunion, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan embraced outgoing team mentor Gautam Gambhir during the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding in Mumbai. Gambhir, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title triumph, is set to leave his mentorship role to take on the prestigious position of India’s head coach.
Key Moments at the Wedding
On July 10, Gautam Gambhir was officially announced as Rahul Dravid’s successor. The former Indian opener is scheduled to take charge of the team for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, beginning on July 27. A heartwarming video has gone viral, capturing the moment Shah Rukh Khan warmly hugged the newly appointed head coach, Gautam Gambhir, at the wedding.
A Touching Interaction
In the video, Khan can be seen warmly embracing Gambhir, followed by an animated conversation between the two. This heartfelt moment was captured and shared on social media, evoking emotional responses from fans.
“Some bonds are forever” … Truly 💜 The way SRK is hugging Gambhir 🥺🥺 emotional right now , I will miss GG in KKR 😭 sooooo much! #AnantRadhikaWedding pic.twitter.com/us1eEessxz
— Madhumita Bhattacharya (@Gautian_Madhu) July 14, 2024
A Strong Bond Between SRK and Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir has always praised Shah Rukh Khan’s unwavering support during his tenure with the Kolkata Knight Riders, both as a player and a mentor. He frequently highlights the unique relationship they share.
“I have repeatedly expressed that SRK has been the best owner I have ever worked with. This has nothing to do with my return to KKR. In fact, during the 7 years I captained the team, we barely discussed cricket for more than 70 seconds. Remarkably, he never once asked me a single question about cricket during that entire period. Can you believe that?”
Future Prospects for Gambhir
While the financial details of Gambhir’s new appointment are yet to be finalized, his focus is currently on assembling a competent backroom staff. His transition to the role of India’s head coach marks a significant milestone in his cricketing career.
The emotional reunion between Shah Rukh Khan and Gautam Gambhir at the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wedding highlights the strong bond they share. As Gambhir prepares to lead the Indian cricket team, fans will cherish his contributions to KKR and look forward to his future endeavors.
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A: A video showing Shah Rukh Khan warmly hugging Gautam Gambhir and their animated conversation went viral on social media.
A: Gambhir praised Shah Rukh Khan as the best owner he has ever worked with, highlighting their strong bond and unique relationship.
A: Gautam Gambhir will take charge of the Indian cricket team during their tour of Sri Lanka, starting on July 27.
