India Nationwide Cricket Workforce veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has recognized the present mentor of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Gautam Gambhir, because the arch-nemesis of the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) within the Indian Premier League (IPL).

CSK are the joint-most profitable crew within the historical past of the competitors as they’ve gained 5 IPL trophies whereas the KKR have managed to win 2 championships each underneath the management of Gautam Gambhir. The 2 groups have locked horns with one another on 31 events with the Yellow Military profitable 19 video games and the Knight Riders profitable 11, with one match ending and not using a consequence.

In 2012, Gautam Gambhir & Co. defeated the MS Dhoni-led aspect within the closing to clinch their first-ever IPL title after which repeated the feat in 2014 by defeating the Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) within the summit conflict.

Since then the KKR are on the lookout for their third title within the cash-rich league and with the return of Gambhir to the setup they’d be trying to finish the trophy drought. Forward of the IPL 2024, the Kolkata-based franchise roped of their former captain Gambhir because the mentor. Earlier than shifting to KKR, the previous India opener served because the mentor of the Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 and 2023.

In the meantime, the veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in his current YouTube video spoke about Gautam Gambhir’s aggressive perspective and showered wealthy reward on him. He additional mentioned that Mumbai Indians have been the nemesis of Chennai Tremendous Kings through the years and their rivalry has acquired all of the limelight, however “one other thorn within the flesh” for the MS Dhoni & Co. has been Gautam Gambhir who has at all times challenged them.

“For CSK, Mumbai Indians have been a nemesis through the years. They’ve had 5-5 equal titles. The Mumbai Indians really gained their first title solely in 2013. Within the final 10 years, they’ve gained 5 titles, one each alternate 12 months. One other thorn within the flesh for CSK was Gautam Gambhir’s KKR,” he said.

“He has posed a great menace to them, particularly in 2012, when Chennai was going to hit a hat trick. I used to be taking part in them for CSK; that they had us on the finals in Chennai. Since then, Gautam Gambhir has additionally been fairly the nemesis for CSK,” Ashwin added.

If you’re a fan of a specific crew, you may get offended by it – Ravichandran Ashwin’s colossal comment on Gautam Gambhir’s perspective

Whereas speaking concerning the perspective of Gautam Gambhir, Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned that the followers of some IPL franchises may get offended however he completely loves it. He mentioned:

“He (Gambhir) is one one who has ‘carry it on’ vitality and doesn’t maintain again. I like that perspective in him. If you’re a fan of a specific crew, you may get offended by it. However to take a look at it from the surface, the no-chill perspective is one thing I like.”

Ashwin additionally believes that the 12 months 2024 could be a great probability for KKR to win the IPL Cup with the return of Gambhir, who appears to be in a contented area with the franchise.

“Gautam Gambhir has left LSG and joined KKR. He has been an integral a part of the management. He was the primary to vary the fortunes of the franchise and gained two titles because the captain. They’re looking for their third title, and this looks like the proper timing. They’ve introduced him from LSG as a result of they appear to have an important reference to him. The truth is, Gautam additionally appears to be a contented place to be in KKR,” he added.

Beneath the management of Shreyas Iyer, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will tackle Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) of their opening conflict on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 23.