Gautam Gambhir, the former cricketer turned commentator, expressed his disappointment at Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) current position in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) and their failure to secure the Fairplay Award. Despite his best efforts, KKR finds themselves at the bottom of the league phase standings.
During a candid conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin on the YouTube chat show ‘Kutti Stories with Ash’, Gambhir highlighted the importance of winning trophies over popularity contests. The discussion turned towards the Fairplay Award, given to teams for their conduct on the field throughout the season.
Gambhir humorously mentioned that wherever he goes, the Fairplay Award seems to elude the team, with them ending up at the bottom of the table. He jokingly warned other teams to stay away from him if they wish to win the Fairplay Award.
The conversation also touched upon Gambhir’s reconciliation with Virat Kohli after a heated exchange between the two in the past. Gambhir expressed his belief that KKR would excel in the Fairplay Award category, but the reality was quite the opposite.
Despite his efforts and dedication, Gambhir found himself at the bottom of the Fairplay Award standings once again. His witty banter with Ashwin provided insights into the competitive nature of the IPL and the importance of on-field performance over accolades like the Fairplay Award.