Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Abhishek Nayar praises franchise mentor Gautam Gambhir ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Chennai Super Kings The impact on players before a game. Gambhir left Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and joined the team where he led the team to two IPL titles. Since Gambhir’s arrival, KKR have become a force to be reckoned with. They are one of two teams yet to be defeated this season.

Nayar spoke about Gamby’s impact on the team on the eve of the match against five-time champions CSK.

“A lot of it goes without saying. Look, experience is irreplaceable. A captain who won two IPL titles for this team is irreplaceable. So whether you’re a mentor or you’re in that field, I think having GG (Gambier)’s performance in the dugout was a big difference and a big boost for everyone in the dugout because you know going back and talking about him, his own experience and him as a captain What has been done,” Nayar said at his pre-match press conference.

Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, two key players who struggled last season, have put in some stellar performances.

Narine opened the scoring against Delhi Capitals and blasted 85 runs in just 39 deliveries. Russell made a guest appearance and scored 41 points on just 19 balls.

Talking about the star duo’s recent run, Nayar pointed out Gambhir’s role in their recent success.

“I think you can see the difference with the guys that have played with Sonny (Narine) and Russell. Sonny comes in now and opens up and runs and I think there’s a guy in the dressing room with that personality and that aura It’s always important to have a distinction,” Nayar added.

KKR will hope to maintain their perfect record when they take on CSK at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

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