Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy stop KKR practice to watch Virat Kohli bat before IPL 2025 opener vs RCB

New Delhi: Although Kolkata Knight Riders have a well-balanced squad, they lack the star appeal that comes with Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, whose fan base is immense. Kohli has the ability to silence the crowd, making the home advantage less significant. With the IPL 2025 opener between KKR and RCB at Eden Gardens approaching, KKR co-owner and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan has decided to take matters into his own hands.

The excitement surrounding the IPL opening match on Sunday (March 22) is palpable, with the roads around Eden Gardens filled with cricket enthusiasts, especially after the arrival of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) Virat Kohli. Fans gathered in large numbers, eagerly hoping for a glimpse of the cricket legend, even requesting the police for a brief chance to see their hero.

As Kohli made his entrance into the stadium, the excitement in the air was undeniable, with enthusiastic chants of “Virat, Virat” ringing out. It was clear that, regardless of the location, Kohli continues to be the main focus, even in Kolkata, a city that has long been the stronghold of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).