Bollywood superstar and co- owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders team, Shah Rukh Khan is not downcast after his team failed to win the title in IPL 2018. The superstar instead of proud of the team and hailed their showing in the long tournament. The King Khan was seen in stadiums along with his daughter Suhana cheering for his team.
KKR lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator after they had won the qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals by 25 runs at Eden Gardens.
In his tweet SRK lauded the team for providing entertainment and so many moments of glory and the team an awesome one. The team finished creditable third in IPL 2018.
Well was not to be. Will have to cancel my flight but KKR well done. U did yourself proud. All of u so so well done. Love you & yes I am smiling. Thks for the entertainment & so many moments of glory. V r an awesome team! pic.twitter.com/BtGDrikag5
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 25, 2018
KKR went into the tournament with new skipper Dinesh Karthik . Who took over from hugely successful Gautam Gambhir, who led the KKR for seven seasons and winning two IPL titles in 2012, 2014. SRK also lavished praise on skipper Dinesh Karthik.
@DineshKarthik u r a fabulous leader. A special thanks to the management which made this possible despite naysayers…@VenkyMysore @jacqueskallis75 #Simon Katich #Heath Streak #Andrew Leipus @adrian_leroux @arsrikkanth & all of u. #KKRHaiTaiyaar
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) May 25, 2018