IPL 2022: Shreyas Iyer makes BIG PROMISE – Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer made a big promise to KKR fans, ‘We will win the championship’. Iyer was named the captain of KKR for IPL 2022 season on February 16. He has been fantastic form, smashing three consecutive half-centuries for India in the Sri Lanka series. Follow IPL 2022 and KKR Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
“I am really looking forward to be on the ground, this time representing KKR because I have always been on the opposite end and I could feel the crowd cheering for their team. This time, when I would represent you guys I hope that you guys are in the stadium and cheer for us. I am really looking forward for that excitement and see to it at the end of the day that we win the championship,” Shreyas Iyer said.
IPL 2022: KKR’s new captain Shreyas Iyer makes BIG PROMISE to fans, ‘We will win the Championship’
“I am a players’ captain and I want to create and I want to create an atmosphere where all of us think towards one goal, which is winning. Coming to KKR, I would obviously have a different mindset. I am more mature and experienced in terms of decision making and captaincy skills. So, really waiting eagerly to work with every individual in the team and build that synergy that could really help the team perform at a different level,” Iyer added.
“I was watching the auction and KKR went for me from the start. There were other big franchises as well coming along and the battle was going on. All of our team members were sitting together and watching the auction. My heart was pumping and I was not able to control my emotions. I am really proud that KKR got me,” Iyer said.
IPL 2022: KKR’s new captain Shreyas Iyer makes BIG PROMISE to fans, ‘We will win the Championship’
6 PM Today. Something coming up. Stay tuned… 🔜😉@ShreyasIyer15 #KKR #AmiKKR #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/tbyg3WUHHN
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) February 28, 2022
IPL 2022: KKR’s new captain Shreyas Iyer makes BIG PROMISE to fans, ‘We will win the Championship’
On February 16, KKR announced Shreyas Iyer as their new captain. After releasing Eoin Morgan, he became the team’s latest captain for the 2022 campaign. Iyer was picked for Rs 12.25 Crore from the auction.
Something in common with @ShreyasIyer15 and us…6⃣s and 6⃣PM 😎#KKR #AmiKKR #GalaxyOfKnights pic.twitter.com/7mrhGyGRWS
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) February 28, 2022
IPL 2022: KKR’s new captain Shreyas Iyer makes BIG PROMISE to fans, ‘We will win the Championship’
The writings were there on the wall and now it’s official. Kolkata Knight Riders’ most expensive auction pick of 2022, Shreyas Iyer will lead the team in IPL 2022. The former Delhi Capitals captain preferred to be in the auction and was picked by KKR for Rs 12.25 Cr after releasing Eoin Morgan.
“I am extremely honoured to have gotten the opportunity to lead a prestigious team like KKR. The IPL as a tournament brings the best players from different countries and cultures together. I look forward to leading this great group of very talented individuals,” Shreyas Iyer said.
IPL 2022: KKR’s new captain Shreyas Iyer makes BIG PROMISE to fans, ‘We will win the Championship’
KKR Full Squad IPL 2022: Retained: Varun Chakravarthy, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine
Auction Buys: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings, Rinku Singh, Pat Cummins, Shivam Mavi, Sheldon Jackson, Anukul Roy, Rasikh Dar, Baba Indrajith, Chamika Karunaratne, Abhijeet Tomar, Pratham Singh, Ashok Sharma, Alex Hales, Tim Southee, Ramesh Kumar, Mohammad Nabi, Umesh Yadav, Aman Khan
IPL 2022: KKR’s new captain Shreyas Iyer makes BIG PROMISE to fans, ‘We will win the Championship’
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