Gautam Gambhir returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as a mentor ahead of IPL 2024. He quit as mentor of Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, November 22. Earlier he served as mentor in Kolkata Knight Riders from 2011 – 2017, during that period, KKR won two titles.
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Gautam Gambhir Join KKR as mentor IPL 2024
On November 21 Gautam Gambhir left Lucknow Super Giants and returned to his old team Kolkata Knight Rider for the upcoming IPL season 2024. He has been associated with LSG since the team was formed under the leadership of KL Rahul in 2022.
Gambhir played a crucial role in the Lucknow Super Giants franchise, overseeing the team’s activities along with head coach Andy Flower, who resigned earlier in the year.
Gambhir, who led KKR to victory in 2012 and 2014, will be a mentor for the team and will closely collaborate with head coach Chandrakant Pandit.
IPL Journey in KKR
- 2011 – Playoffs
- 2012 – Champion
- 2013 – League Stage
- 2014 – Champion
- 2015 – League Stage
- 2016 – Playoffs
- 2017 – Playoffs
Gautam Gambhir shared a sincere message following his decision to step down as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants.
“As I announce the end of my impeccable journey with Lucknow Super Giants, I am filled with love and immense gratitude towards all the players, coaches, support staff, and every individual who has made this journey memorable,” Gambhir said in a parting statement.
“I would like to thank Dr. Sanjiv Goenka for his inspiring leadership while creating this remarkable franchise and for his tremendous support of all my endeavors. I’m sure that the team will do wonders in the future and will make every LSG fan proud. All the very best LSG brigade!”
Gambhir wrote a heartfelt note, “I’m not just rejoining KKR; I’m returning to the city of joy. I’m back. I’m hungry. I am number 23. Ami KKR.”
Shah Rukh Khan said, “Gautam Gambhir Join KKR as mentor IPL 2024 and has always been part of our family, and now he returns in a new role. His absence was deeply felt, and we eagerly anticipate Chandrakant Sir and Gautam infusing the never-give-up spirit and sportsmanship they embody, crafting magic with Team KKR.”
In a farewell message, Gautam Gambhir expressed his heartfelt gratitude as he announced the conclusion of his remarkable journey with Lucknow Super Giants. He thanked the players, coaches, support staff, and everyone who contributed to making his time with the team memorable.
Gambhir also extended his appreciation to Dr. Sanjiv Goenka for his inspiring leadership in building the franchise and for the tremendous support provided to him. He expressed confidence that the team would achieve great success in the future, making all Lucknow Super Giants fans proud. Wishing the LSG brigade the very best!
In an official statement, KKR announced, “Gautam Gambhir Join KKR as mentor IPL 2024 and collaborate with head coach Chandrakant Pandit.” Gambhir’s previous stint with KKR from 2011 to 2017 was highly successful. During this period, the team secured two titles, qualified for the playoffs five times, and reached the finals of the Champions League T20 in 2014. Gambhir, who led KKR to victory in 2012 and 2014, will be a mentor for the team and will closely collaborate with head coach Chandrakant Pandit.
Gautam Gambhir’s title record
- T20 World Cup in 2007
- the ODI World Cup in 2011
- IPL titles in 2012 and 2014
- Qualified for the IPL playoffs 5 times
Q1. Is Gautam Gambhir mentor of KKR?
Ans. Gautam Gambhir joined as a mentor in Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming IPL season 2024.
Q2. Who is the mentor of KKR?
Ans. IPL 2024, Gautam Gambhir is the mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders. During his captaincy, he won two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014.
Q3. Who is the new mentor of LSG?
Ans. Gautam Gambhir left Lucknow Super Giants on November 22, 2023.
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