KKR told to ‘lure’ Gautam Gambhir ‘back’ with stock options amid poor IPL 2026 form; ‘Lock him in for a long long term’
Mint·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, have won only one point from four IPL 2026 matches and sit ninth in the points table. Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi urged KKR to rehire Gautam Gambhir as Chief Strategist, suggesting stock options and long-term contracts similar to Shane Warne's arrangement at Rajasthan Royals. Gambhir was KKR's captain during their 2012 and 2014 championship wins and mentor during their 2024 victory.
Key Entities
Kolkata Knight RidersGautam GambhirLalit ModiAjinkya RahaneIPL 2026Shane WarneRajasthan Royals