Mon Apr 28 13:25:41 UTC 2025: ## Shah Rukh Khan Chartering a Boeing for KKR: Wasim Akram Recalls Generous Gesture

**Kolkata, India** – Cricket legend Wasim Akram has shared an anecdote highlighting the generosity of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan. During a recent interview with VU Sports, Akram recounted an incident from the 2012 IPL season where Khan arranged a private Boeing 737 for the entire KKR team to ensure their rest before a crucial knockout match.

Akram recalled requesting a private plane to avoid player fatigue after a long journey. To his surprise, Khan responded with a swift and affirmative “no problem,” securing a Boeing within an hour. This act of generosity, Akram emphasized, perfectly demonstrates Khan’s unwavering support for his team. The gesture proved timely as KKR went on to win the 2012 IPL title.

This story comes as KKR’s most recent match against Punjab Kings ended in a washout due to heavy rain. Despite stellar half-centuries from Punjab’s Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, resulting in a score of 201/4, the match was abandoned after just one over of KKR’s innings. Both teams received one point each, leaving KKR in seventh place with seven points from nine matches and Punjab Kings in a stronger position with eleven points.

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