{"id":887,"date":"2026-04-07T08:05:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/srks-eden-fairytale-with-ganguly-sparks-kkr-coach-comeback-calls"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:05:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:05:36","slug":"srks-eden-fairytale-with-ganguly-sparks-kkr-coach-comeback-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/srks-eden-fairytale-with-ganguly-sparks-kkr-coach-comeback-calls","title":{"rendered":"SRK\u2019s Eden fairytale with Ganguly sparks KKR coach comeback calls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 IPL 2026 encounter with Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was washed away early, becoming the tournament\u2019s first rain-abandoned match. Yet while the contest never truly got going, a feel-good \u201cfairytale\u201d interaction between Shah Rukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly quickly stole the attention from the weather\u2014despite play being halted after only a handful of overs.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>This was the first match of IPL 2026 to be abandoned due to rain.<\/li>\n<li>Only 3.4 overs were played, with persistent showers ending the game early.<\/li>\n<li>Kolkata and Punjab both received a point, with KKR ending their two-match losing streak.<\/li>\n<li>Shah Rukh Khan, KKR\u2019s co-owner, shared an emotional moment with Sourav Ganguly at the venue.<\/li>\n<li>Ganguly was briefly joined by India pacer Harshit Rana, who is ruled out of the season because of injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Shah Rukh and Ganguly\u2019s \u201cfairytale\u201d moment steals the show<\/h2>\n<p>At Eden Gardens, Shah Rukh Khan\u2014who attended the fixture with his daughter Suhana Khan\u2014was seen sharing a warm exchange with Sourav Ganguly, the current president of the Cricket Association of Bengal. The two embraced like long-time friends, posed for photographs, and the scene even drew a brief appearance from Harshit Rana, India\u2019s fast bowler, who has been sidelined for the season due to injury.<\/p>\n<p>KKR later posted the nostalgic clip on social media under the caption, \u201cWhen the KING met the PRINCE OF BENGAL.\u201d The video spread rapidly among fans, many of whom were not only reliving old memories but also calling for Ganguly to return to the franchise\u2014this time in a coaching capacity.<\/p>\n<p>That sentiment is rooted in a long KKR connection. Ganguly\u2019s IPL journey with the franchise began in 2008 when he was signed as the team\u2019s icon player. He led KKR during the inaugural IPL season, before returning as captain in 2010 after a short stint under Brendon McCullum. KKR then moved on from him in 2011, a move that triggered strong reactions from supporters, with Shah Rukh facing a significant share of criticism at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, the two have continued to share a cordial relationship and have often been seen enjoying friendly moments during IPL seasons.<\/p>\n<p>After stepping away from playing, Ganguly returned to the IPL in 2019 as an advisor for Delhi Capitals, a role he held until 2025. He then took on the position of team director. In the latest chapter of his coaching career, he became head coach of Pretoria Capitals in the SA20 in 2026 and guided the side to the final.<\/p>\n<h2>Rain ends KKR-Punjab Kings match after 3.4 overs<\/h2>\n<p>Coming to the on-field proceedings, the game was stopped after 3.4 overs because of ongoing rain. With the match unable to continue, both franchises shared the points. KKR opened their account in the tournament after suffering defeats in their first two matches, while Punjab Kings stayed unbeaten and climbed to the top of the table.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane faced criticism for choosing to bat first even though weather disruption was looming. At the time rain arrived, the hosts were struggling at 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs, leaving little time for the contest to develop before the abandonment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 IPL 2026 encounter with Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was washed away early, becoming the tournament\u2019s first rain-abandoned match. 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