Sat Mar 22 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Shah Rukh Khan Rallies Kolkata Knight Riders Ahead of IPL Opener

**Kolkata, India** – Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), rallied his team ahead of their IPL 2025 season opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). A video released by KKR shows Khan addressing players and staff, offering encouragement and thanking coach Chandrakant Pandit for guiding the team to victory last year.

Khan also extended a warm welcome to new team members, highlighting the squad’s refresh despite retaining a core group from the 2024 championship-winning team. A significant change this season is the captaincy, with Ajinkya Rahane taking the reins from Shreyas Iyer. Khan expressed his confidence in Rahane, wishing him well in his new role.

The highly anticipated match against RCB will take place at the Eden Gardens, promising a packed stadium and a star-studded atmosphere with Khan himself expected to be in attendance. The Kolkata Knight Riders, defending champions, aim for their fourth IPL title in this upcoming season.

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