IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR: McCullum’s warning to CSK – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Brendon McCullum addressed the players and gave a motivating speech ahead of the side’s IPL 2021 final against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday. McCullum was heard saying to the players that they have nothing to lose today and that makes them even more dangerous.
“Imagine things work out and then in five weeks, we’re standing there with the trophy after two wins in seven games. Imagine that journey. Imagine the stories that you’ll get to tell,” said Brendon McCullum in a video posted by KKR on Twitter.
IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR: Brendon McCullum sends warning to CSK, ‘We have nothing to lose and that makes us dangerous’
Tonight’s our 𝙩𝙧𝙮𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙮! 💜#KKR #CSKvKKR #AmiKKR #KorboLorboJeetbo #আমিKKR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/X0u50MHBR0
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021
“Experiences that you got to share. That’s what’s in front of us. That should enthuse us, excite us. We’ve got nothing to lose lads. And that makes us dangerous,” he added.
IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR: The Knights rise to the occasion: KKR had a dismal start to the IPL 2021 as they had won two games during the first half but they turned the table upside down and came back with strong performances in the UAE leg. With a tussle getting intense between teams to qualify for the playoffs, the Eoin Morgan-led side blew away Rajasthan to seal a playoff berth. The side then defeated Delhi Capitals and RCB in close encounters to seal the final spot.
IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR: Brendon McCullum sends warning to CSK, ‘We have nothing to lose and that makes us dangerous’
“𝘛𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥” 💜💛
It’s time for the last stride. Let’s do it 💪#KKR #CSKvKKR #AmiKKR #KorboLorboJeetbo #আমিKKR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/lx4E1UC3ti
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 15, 2021
IPL 2021 Final, CSK vs KKR: Brendon McCullum sends warning to CSK, ‘We have nothing to lose and that makes us dangerous’
KKR has won the IPL title twice in 2012 and 2014 and boasts a 100% win percentage in the finals. But this time the challenge will be double as they have one of the most successful teams as opposition. The MS Dhoni-led CSK has won the IPL title thrice and after putting on a dismal show in the 2020 season in UAE, the side made a remarkable comeback this year and some fearless cricket from the franchise has seen Dhoni’s men reach the finals.
IPL 2021 Final: We have got nothing to lose and that makes us dangerous, says McCullum
For KKR, the biggest positive has been its opening pair. Venkatesh Iyer’s inclusion, in particular, has provided a much-needed boost to the batting lineup and the Kolkata-based franchise has been playing fearless cricket. Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, and Rahul Tripathi have done their job too this season.
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