IPL 2018: Gautam Gambhir Enlists Two Great Gestures Made by Franchises for their Fans
Apr 22, 2018 at 4:22 PM
The action of IPL is just beginning to intensify as a number of teams are looking impressive, fighting for the four places in the playoffs.
This season of IPL also had its fair share of drama, as the men in yellow were not welcomed at their home ground on their comeback trail after two years.
As a result, CSK had to relocate their home matches to Pune but did not forget about their fans. The Yellow Army were conveyed from Chennai to Pune in a specially arranged trains for communication.
Delhi Daredevils captain, Gautam Gambhir focussed this gesture from the franchise while penning down his article for TOI.
“Chennai Super Kings organized a chartered train for its fans to travel to Pune to watch the game against Rajasthan Royals. Media reports have suggested that all expenses including food, local accommodation and transport, match tickets and the return journey to Chennai will be taken care of by the management,” wrote Gautam Gambhir.
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Further, Royal Challengers Bangalore, who have an army of supporters of their own, ‘decided to retire jersey number 12 as a tribute to their ardent fans.
The RCB fans have always been behind their beloved team despite their habit of losing out in finals in the last decade.
“Bangalore did their bit before this year’s IPL started. They retired jersey No. 12 claiming that it belonged to the RCB fans, the real 12th man of the team. Yes, RCB fans would still be looking for their team’s first title, but these are small dots which spread loyalties beyond wins and losses,” added the newly appointed skipper of Delhi Daredevils.
RCB will be banking on Virat and AB de Villiers: Gambhir
The tournament is also lit up the Universe Boss repeatedly striking after being let go by RCB along with KL Rahul at Kings XI Punjab.
“The Universe Boss owned the IPL on Thursday night like only he does. In this kind of mood, we are not missing him. Maybe the RCB team and their coveted 12th man,” added Gambhir.
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Even Gambhir wondered what look the side might have had if RCB retained his services. However, Gambhir predicted who the RCB fans will be putting their money on.
“RCB will be banking on Virat and AB de Villiers. I was wondering what if they still had Chris Gayle in the ranks,” concluded Gautam Gambhir.