Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 06, 2024, 09:19 AM
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ahead of the start of another exciting season of IPL, there are reports of an important change in the cricket world. Shah Rukh Khan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, which won the IPL trophy for the third time last year under the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir, is now moving in a new direction. Since Gautam Gambhir left KKR and became the head coach of Team India, KKR started looking for a new veteran. Now, according to reports in the Telegraph, Kumar Sangakkara may replace Gambhir in KKR.Preparing to leave Rajasthan RoyalsKumar Sangakkara, who was associated with Rajasthan Royals since 2021, is now preparing to end his relationship with the franchise. Sangakkara played the role of Director of Cricket and Head Coach at Rajasthan Royals. Recently, Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the new head coach of Rajasthan and the process is underway to appoint Vikram Rathod as the assistant coach. With the change in Sangakkara's role, he has now decided to end his relationship with the franchise.Opportunities for Sangakkara in IPLSangakkara has also received offers from some other IPL teams, but currently the possibility of joining Shah Rukh Khan's team is being discussed the most. Talks are going on with Sangakkara and an official announcement can be made on this in the next few days. Sangakkara's appointment can give KKR new energy and strategic approach, which can take the team's performance to new heights in the upcoming season.Sangakkara's IPL recordKumar Sangakkara had an impressive stint with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Under his leadership, the team reached the final in 2022 and managed to qualify for the playoffs in the 2024 season. Sangakkara's leadership and strategic skills led Rajasthan Royals to success in important matches and proved his experience and ability.Sangakkara's International RecordKumar Sangakkara is the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket. Recently, he was in the race to become the white-ball head coach of the England cricket team, but England opted for Brendon McCullum. Sangakkara has a great record in IPL and international cricket, which makes him a valuable asset for any team.ConclusionKumar Sangakkara's potential appointment to KKR could prove to be a big change for the cricket world. He has a wealth of experience, leadership and strategic understanding, which could help KKR take a new direction in the upcoming season. Sangakkara's departure from Rajasthan Royals and the possibility of him joining KKR has created a new excitement among IPL fans, and it will be interesting to see what new changes emerge in the upcoming season.