Renowned Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner, Shah Rukh Khan, expressed jubilation following KKR’s victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. After clinching their third IPL title with a commanding performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Shah Rukh Khan encouraged the team to adopt the celebratory gesture made famous by Harshit Rana, one of their key players.
In the final match held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 26, KKR emerged victorious, defeating SRH by 8 wickets. Shah Rukh Khan’s elation was evident as he celebrated the team’s success, urging them to replicate Harshit Rana’s flying-kiss celebration.
However, Harshit Rana’s exuberant celebration style has previously landed him in hot water. In earlier matches against SRH and Delhi Capitals (DC), Harshit Rana’s spirited gestures led to disciplinary actions and fines imposed by the IPL’s Code of Conduct. Despite these incidents, Harshit Rana’s performance throughout the season was commendable, emerging as one of KKR’s top performers with 19 wickets in 13 matches.
During the final showdown against SRH, KKR’s dominance was evident as they restricted their opponents to a mere 113 runs while chasing a target. Star players like Andre Russell, Mitchell Starc, and Harshit Rana played pivotal roles in bowling out SRH. In the batting department, Venkatesh Iyer’s unbeaten 52 ensured KKR’s swift victory with ample overs to spare.
Shah Rukh Khan’s endorsement of Harshit Rana’s celebratory style reflects the camaraderie and spirit within the KKR camp following their triumphant IPL campaign.
