"Shah Rukh Khan is the best owner I've ever worked with," says Gautam Gambhir

MUMBAI: Get ready to dive into the inner workings of team KKR with their latest offering, the "Knights Dugout" podcast! Launching today, this seven-episode extravaganza promises to be a whirlwind journey of candid conversations, confessions, and side-splitting laughter, hosted by the legendary funny man and cricket fanatic Cyrus Broacha. 

 "Knights Dugout" isn't just another podcast; it's a peek into the inner sanctum of the KKR dressing room. Cyrus Broacha brings his signature tongue-in-cheek style to the fore, offering viewers an exclusive glimpse into the world of KKR like never before. "Knights Dugout" promises a whole lot of wholesomeness and a dash of humour that encapsulates the true spirit of team KKR.

Each episode featuring a star-studded line-up boasts carefully selected guest pairings comprising KKR players and support staff. The pairings share a journey on and off the field and are filled with hilarious anecdotes and heartfelt stories.

The first episode of Knights dugout features Gautam Gambhir and Manish Pandey, who reunite at KKR after seven years. The duo delves into a candid conversation with Cyrus Broacha and shares stories from their illustrious cricket careers, their profound connection with KKR, and much more in an engaging and lively discussion. Some excerpts from their conversations:

When Gautam was asked about Sunil Narine’s brilliant performance, he vividly recalled, “I faced Sunil Narine in his International Debut at Indore, and within 7-8 balls, I knew he was going to become a legend of the game, especially in T20 Cricket." Gambhir further shared his belief on teams winning the IPL, stating, "It's not the most talented team that goes on to win the IPL. It's the most courageous team that's willing to fight till the last drop of blood that will go on to win the IPL.”

Gambhir also fondly shared his thoughts on Shah Rukh Khan as KKR's co-owner, "I've said numerous times that he (Shah Rukh Khan) is the best owner I've ever worked with. In the seven years of my captaincy, we didn't even have a seven-minute conversation on cricket. During the bad patch, I was on the verge of dropping myself, so I went and spoke to him, and the only thing he told me was that, till you are here, you are not going to drop yourself."

Manish Pandey, sharing his thoughts on Gautam, said, "The kind of enthusiasm he brings in all of the players is very inspiring, and one can understand the intensity just by looking in his eyes. He backs every player right till the end and supports everyone in a way that you will eventually go out there and give your best for the team" He further spoke about the IPL 2014 final, "It was a very memorable day for me. We were chasing a big score that day and I was in good form so I wanted to go out there and get the win for KKR, glad that happened."

The episode promises to be an exciting and revealing session as both the Knights also react to their own memes and discuss their enduring love and passion for KKR. Fans won’t want to miss these captivating stories and personal revelations.

The episodes ahead will feature the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Nayar, and many more. Across seven episodes, listeners will be treated to more intriguing tales and unheard stories, giving a unique perspective on the lives of these cricketing knights.

Tune in to "Knights Dugout" across all KKR social media platforms and the Knight Club Plus App starting today, April 20th, with two new episodes dropping weekly on Wednesday and Saturday! It's time to laugh, cheer, and experience cricket like never before!