IMAGE: KKR begin their IPL 2025 journey with prayers at their fortress. Photograph: KKR/X
Kolkata Knight Riders kicked off their IPL 2025 preparations with a pooja ceremony at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane and pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee led the rituals, seeking blessings for a successful season.
The coaching staff, led by head coach Chandrakant Pandit, and players then began their training sessions at the iconic venue.
“We have already planned our training sessions. A few international players are unavailable because of the Champions Trophy, but we have most of our key players here,” said Pandit.
“It’s a great feeling to be back home. There’s a different motivation in the team.”
Eden Gardens will host all of KKR’s home matches, starting with their season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22.
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