"Boys, You Are Made Of Star Stuff": Shah Rukh Khan On His KKR Team After IPL Win

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has penned a heartfelt message to his team following their final victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024. Expressing his deep admiration and gratitude, Shah Rukh Khan mentioned all the main names from the team”s journey to IPL glory.

“To my boys…. my team…. my champs….”these blessed candles of the night” …. My Stars…of KKR,” Khan began, encapsulating his pride and affection for the team. He emphasised the collective effort, stating, “I cannot do a lot of things and you cannot do them all either…but together we manage most of them. That’s what Kolkata Knight Riders stood for. Simply being together.”

Acknowledging the crucial roles played by key figures, Khan highlighted the contributions of Gautam Gambhir, “Chandu”, Abhishek Nayar, Shreyas Iyer, Ryan ten Doeschate, Bharat Arun, Carl Crowe, and Nathan Leamon. He praised their guidance, leadership, and dedication, noting that the team’s success was built on mutual respect and collaboration rather than hierarchy.

Reflecting on the words of Gautam Gambhir, Khan shared, “GG said if u can’t support a single vision as a team….u are leading to a division in the team. Each player understood that. Young and old.” He emphasized that the victory was not about having the best players, but about each player being the best for the team. “The Trophy is not a testament of having the best players in the team….but a proof of each player being the best for the team.”

In a touching conclusion, Shah Rukh Khan encouraged his team to keep celebrating and dancing, expressing his happiness and gratitude to every KKR fan. “Boys you are all made of Star stuff!! Love you all and don’t let the dancing stop! Also, so happy and thankful for each and every KKR fan and I hope all around the world youngsters learn that Tough times don’t last….Finally Tough and Happy teams do! Korbo…Lorbo…Jeetbo….Always.”