Gautam Gambhir, on March 2, requested the BJP President to relieve him of his political duties forward of the beginning of his stint as mentor of KKR in IPL 2024.
Gautam Gambhir, the previous captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has requested BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda to launch him from his political obligations as he takes on the function of mentor for KKR within the upcoming IPL 2024 season. Through a tweet, Gambhir expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the chance to serve the general public however emphasised the necessity to concentrate on his cricket commitments.
‘I’ve requested Hon’ble Party President @JPNadda ji to relieve me of my political duties in order that I can concentrate on my upcoming cricket commitments. I sincerely thank Hon’ble PM @narendramodiji and Hon’ble HM @AmitShah ji for giving me the chance to serve the individuals. Jai Hind!’ tweeted Gambhir on X.
I’ve requested Honble Party President ji to relieve me of my political duties in order that I can concentrate on my upcoming cricket commitmentsI sincerely thank Hone PM ji and Honble HM ji for giving me the chance to serve the individuals Hind
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This resolution precedes Gambhir’s return to KKR, the place he beforehand led the staff from 2011 to 2017, securing IPL titles in 2012 and 2014. The official announcement of his mentoring function alongside head coach Chandrakant Pandit was made on November 21, 2023.
Having beforehand served because the mentor for Lucknow Super Giants within the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Gambhir performed a pivotal function in guiding the staff to playoffs each occasions. KKR is ready to kick off their IPL marketing campaign on March 23 towards Sunrisers Hyderabad in Kolkata, with Gambhir gearing up for his new function as mentor for the two-time champions.
