Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain and present crew mentor Gautam Gambhir lately shared a pleasant story about his preliminary interplay with teammate and the Most Beneficial Participant (MVP) of IPL 2024, Sunil Narine. Narine, a key participant for KKR, has blossomed into an important all-rounder, and his bonding with Gambhir goes past the cricket pitch.
Gautam Gambhir throws mild on his first interplay with Sunil Narine
In an interview with Sportskeeda, Gambhir revealed a humorous anecdote from their first assembly throughout the 2012 IPL season. ”
“Me and Narine are comparable characters, and so are our feelings,” the ex-India opener mentioned. “I nonetheless do not forget that when Narine first got here into the IPL in 2012, it was in Jaipur, and we have been going for follow, and I advised him to return be a part of us for lunch. He was so shy that he didn’t say a single phrase throughout lunch, and the primary query that he finally requested was, ‘Can I carry my girlfriend to the IPL?’”
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This story highlights the exceptional transformation of their relationship. “He was so quiet that first season, however now, we will speak about something,” Gambhir reminisced.
“He is sort of a brother to me. I don’t see him as a good friend, I don’t see him as a teammate, I see him as a brother. If I want him or he wants me, I believe we’re only one name away, that’s the kind of relationship that we’ve constructed. We don’t get excited a lot, we don’t present too many feelings, we aren’t flamboyant, we simply do the job and are available again.”
Sunil Narine’s efficiency in IPL 2024
Narine’s distinctive efficiency in IPL 2024 speaks volumes about his all-round expertise. He amassed a staggering 488 runs and scalped 17 wickets, showcasing his prowess with each bat and ball. Mixed together with his loyalty to KKR, having been a part of all their three IPL victories (2012, 2014, 2024), Narine has cemented his place as a legendary all-rounder.
