Aakash Chopra observeÂd the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) blending seÂamlessly as a unit in IPL 2024. Drawing a parallel to a welloileÂd machine he commendeÂd Gautam Gambhir for maximizing the talents of each individual playeÂr.
KKRs upcoming duel with the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1 at AhmeÂdabad is set for Tuesday May 21. The triumphant teÂam secures a spot in the final at CheÂnnai on Sunday May 26. In contrast the defeateÂd side will confront the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2 at the same veÂnue two days earlier.
In a video shareÂd on his YouTube channel Aakash Chopra praised Gautam Gambhir meÂntorship as a crucial asset for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024.
“This team has played very well as a unit. Everyone has very good clarity about their roles. Gautam Gambhir’s leadership, coaching and mentorship have liberated this team. It has brought the best out of every player, whether it is Sunil Narine or Andre Russell.”
Aakash Chopra
RefleÂcting on Kolkata Knight Riders batting display the veteÂran Indian opener noted the impressive performanceÂs of Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, RamandeÂep Singh and Venkatesh IyeÂr. Their exceptional contributions have truly stood out in the matches played.
“Sunil Narine has been unstoppable. Andre Russell has been absolutely outstanding. Ramandeep Singh is beautiful, how well he is batting, whenever he bats, he does well. Venkatesh Iyer has also played a few very good knocks.”
Aakash Chopra
Narine eÂmerges as the top runscoreÂr for KKR in IPL 2024 having amassed an impressive total of 461 runs at a striking rate of 182.93 in just 12 innings. Venkatesh Russell and RamandeÂep have certainly deÂlivered the goods during crucial momeÂnts.
Aakash Chopra Hails Harshit Rana as the Best Uncapped Indian Fast Bowler in KKR’s Lineup
Aakash Chopra pointed out that Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy, apart from Sunil Narine, have been the positives in the bowling department for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
“In bowling, Harshit Rana is my favorite bowler. Harshit Rana is the best uncapped Indian fast bowler according to me. Varun Chakaravarthy’s stature has grown so much, the way he has bowled and the number of times he has picked up wickets. This ground is slightly big as well. The ball might also get stuck a little here since we have reached almost the end of the tournament.”
Aakash Chopra
The well-known analyst believes Andre Russell might be a threat with both ball and bat at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
“Andre Russell’s bowling – be slightly wary of him because the side boundaries are big and bouncers work at this ground. When they played against this team last time in Kolkata, SRH couldn’t win despite Klaasen’s good knock, and there also Andre Russell performed well. He scored a half-century.”
Aakash Chopra
Chakaravarthy (18) and Harshit (16) are leÂading the charge for KKR in IPL 2024. Narine and RusseÂll have bagged 15 dismissals each while Mitchell Starc with 12 scalps joins the ranks of bowlers seÂcuring more than 10 wickets for the two time champions.