Ask Shah Rukh Khan Why KKR Didn’t Retain Me? Shubman Gill
Remember Shubman Gill playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2018 to 2021? The rising star batsman in Indian cricket and current captain of Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) seems to have a funny run-in with famous singer Ed Sheeran recently, and social media is going crazy over their conversation.
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Shubman Gill used to play for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a few years (2018-2021). KKR is an IPL team owned by none other than Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. Now, Gill wasn’t retained by KKR after his stint there, and guess what? He ended up playing for a different IPL team – the Gujarat Titans – who even went on to win the championship in 2022.
During this winning season, Shubman Gill smashed it out of the park, scoring tons of runs. He showcased his batting skills, amassing 890 runs in 17 matches at an impressive average of 59.33. His incredible season sees him hitting 3 centuries and 4 fifties. This is not only the achievement he gets in IPL 2022, he was also the leading run-scorer of the season earning him the Orange Cap.
Watch: Shubman Gill and Ed Sheeran Conversation
So, here’s where things get interesting. Shubman Gill meets Ed Sheeran, and in conversation, casually mentions playing cricket for an IPL team owned by Shah Rukh Khan. When Ed tells him he’s meeting SRK for dinner, Gill throws a playful question his way: “Ask him why did they not retain me?”
Ed Sheeran, Tanmay Bhat and Shubman Gill having a fun conversation over Shah Rukh Khan 💜 pic.twitter.com/rL9eitLAEx
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Thankfully, from the videos circulating online, it seems all light-hearted. Shubman Gill himself seems to be laughing about it, and Ed probably took it in good humour too. The internet, of course, is having a blast. Fans are loving this funny interaction between the cricketer and the singer.
This playful exchange also highlights the unpredictable nature of the IPL. Players get shuffled around, loyalties change, and sometimes, even superstars like Shubman Gill can get surprised by team decisions. But hey, that’s the game, right? In the end, Gill seems to be doing just fine as a captain of Gujarat Titans (GT). Cricket fans everywhere are loving his batting and leadership skills. As for Ed Sheeran, well, maybe next time he meets an IPL star, he’ll be extra cautious about mentioning dinner plans with team owners.
