Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star batter Rinku Singh and coach Chandrakant Pandit shared a light moment, not on the ground but on the dance floor. In a video that has gone viral on the internet and brought out the best reaction among the fans, Rinku and Chandrankant were witnessed dancing to Bollywood's famous song 'Ole Ole' from the movie 'Dillagi'. The Kolkata-based franchise shared the video on its social media platforms.
Watch the video here:
Second season at the helm for Chandrakant Pandit
Chandrakant Pandit, who is a proven winner in the Indian domestic circuit, was appointed the head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2023 IPL season. In his first season as the coach of the KKR franchise, Chandrakant couldn't weave his magic, and to be fair to the veteran tactician, the team played the entire season without their superstar batter Shreyas Iyer.
KKR won six of their 14 matches in the cash-rich tournament last season, losing a total of eight matches in their campaign. As a result, the two-time champions failed to reach the playoffs and finished in the seventh position on the points table.
This time around, Chandrakant has a solid roster at his disposal and with Iyer back, one would expect the Knight Riders to return to their best. KKR will begin their IPL 2024 campaign against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.
Rinku Singh - the finisher
Rinku Singh was one of the heroes of the last season of the IPL. With his explosive batting and undeterred belief, Rinku became an instant star and a fan-favourite. Heading into this season, there is a ton of expectation from the left-handed batter.
Talking about Rinku's performance last year, the southpaw scored 474 runs in 14 matches with a stupendous strike rate of 149.53. He smashed 31 fours and 29 sixes in the campaign last season and registered four half-centuries.
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