IPL 2024: Fans gasp as Sunil Narine and Gautam Gambhir lift each other, smile together after KKR’s title win
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In an unforgettable moment in IPL 2024 finalKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) celebrated their title win with joy and camaraderie, highlighted by a touching incident between Sunil Narine again Gautam Gambhir. As KKR battled for the title, fans were delighted to see Narine and Gambhir, the iconic duo of the franchise, cheering each other and sharing big smiles.
A win to remember for KKR
KKR’s victory in the final of IPL 2024 was the culmination of a season full of hard work, determination, and spectacular performances. The team, under the brilliant leadership of Shreyas Iyer, showed perseverance and skill, finally getting the coveted trophy. The final match saw the Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a one-sided contest, which left their fans ecstatic and the players very happy.
An exciting moment between Sunil Narine and Gautam Gambhir
The celebrations culminated when Narine and Gambhir, who have been part of KKR’s success this year, hugged each other in a happy moment. Narine, the spin wizard, and Gambhir, the former captain and mentor, lifted each other amid cheers from teammates and fans. This spontaneous gesture of joy symbolized the unity and brotherhood within the KKR camp.
They have done it again 💜#KKRvSRH #IPlonJioCinema #IPLFinalonJioCinema pic.twitter.com/pfJvWKsQhK
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 26, 2024
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The sight of Narine and Gambhir celebrating together caused fans to get into a fight on social media. Memes, videos and messages of gratitude flooded platforms like X (formerly) Twitter and Instagram.
Feedback from fans:
Gambhir picking up Narine. ❤️
– Outline of the day. pic.twitter.com/Tl1SF5pl0S
— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 26, 2024
Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine are smiling in the same frame. The rarest events in human history. pic.twitter.com/Ww7LciQAT5
– Zucker Doctor (@DoctorLFC) May 26, 2024
An emotional Russell burst into tears
Narine laughing and celebrating with GambhirThese unreal pictures truly describe what this trophy win means to the whole team .. well deserved @KKRiders 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TxO6rX3eZ7
— 🚬🔥 (@_zalzala_) May 26, 2024
Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine are all smiles. This is bigger than winning the IPL. pic.twitter.com/raImkYXCQF
– RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) May 27, 2024
We saw Gambhir and Narine laughing before GTA 6. pic.twitter.com/XhtF4c21QW
Xavier’s Uncle (@xavierunclelite) May 26, 2024
Gautam Gambhir celebrates the win by lifting Sunil Narine 🔥. pic.twitter.com/HEuVcGknMD
– Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) May 26, 2024
Gautam Gambhir is back and making a diamond for Sunil Narine again at KKR💎
Thank you @GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/pG21VBghpe
— KKR supporter 🦁🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRWeRule) May 26, 2024
ENTER THIS!
Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine are both smiling. This is very rare. pic.twitter.com/js48Gj67gd
— All About Cricket (@allaboutcric_) May 26, 2024
❤️
Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine smile together wow #ipl #kkr pic.twitter.com/K1zNx9tmwR— Riseup Pant (@riseup_pant17) May 26, 2024
Gautam Gambhir and Sunil Narine smiling and celebrating is the best thing today.
The heart and soul of KKR 💜#KKRvsSRH || #IPLFin pic.twitter.com/sEItFXwq24
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) May 26, 2024
At the launch event, Narine expressed his gratitude to the fans and the entire KKR family.
“As I walked into the ground today, it felt like 2012. The feeling is overwhelming and I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday present. I am enjoying my cricket at the moment – batting, bowling and running. What helps is when the team wins,” said Narine after being announced as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the IPL 2024 season.
The 3-year-old scored 488 runs and picked 17 wickets to help KKR win the prestigious title.