KKR miss Gambhir's aura, Shreyas' midas touch; surrender meekly
NegativeSports

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had a rough go in IPL 2025 after losing two key figures—mentor Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer. Without their leadership and magic touch, the team looked shaky under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy. Star players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell didn’t deliver like before, and the replacements for big names like Mitchell Starc and Phil Salt just didn’t cut it. All in all, a pretty forgettable season for the defending champs.
Editor’s Note: KKR’s slump shows how much team culture and key personalities matter in sports—even star-studded lineups can crumble without the right glue holding them together. For fans, it’s a reminder that winning isn’t just about talent; leadership and chemistry play massive roles too.
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