KKR Gives Emotional Farewell To Head Coach Brendon McCullum, Shares Video

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a video in which CEO Venky Mysore, players, and members of support staff gathered to give a heartwarming farewell party to coach Brendon McCullum.

New Delhi: Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday bid a heartwarming goodbye to their head coach Brendon McCullum after ending their IPL 2022 campaign. McCullum will be traveling to England where he will join the new head coach of Ben Stokes-led England cricket Test team.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday took to Twitter to post a video in which CEO Venky Mysore, players, and members of support staff gathered to give a heartwarming farewell party to the legendary New Zealander. McCullum, also a former KKR player, was appointed as the franchise's head coach ahead of IPL 2020. Under his guidance, KKR reached the final of IPL 2021 season.

"Firstly, Venky, a big thank you to you. I appreciate not just us but also the words that you’ve said and the support you’ve given me over the years. It was three years ago when Venky took a chance on me as a coach, and since then it’s been a pretty steep learning curve. And I’ve enjoyed every moment of it. Even the tough times have been great learning opportunities as well. So a big thank you to you, Venky, Jay (Mehta) and Shah Rukh as well... for all their support," McCullum said in his farewell speech.

"I just wanted to say, I love all you boys as well. I know the seasons don’t always pan out how you want them to. But I just love all the effort that you guys have put in. My style of coaching, as you know, is not necessarily about cricket. It’s more about life and about relationships and trying to give you guys confidence and to be able to take some of the pressures and anxieties in the game. I believe you guys have trusted me to be able to help you out. So, thank you for that," he added. 

If we look at IPL 2022 Points Table, Lucknow Super Giants, with 16 points from 8 wins in 11 matches, are on top in IPL 2022 Points Table, followed by Gujarat Titans at number two. Kolkata Knight Riders faced defeat in their last league stage game against Lucknow and have 8 points with 4 wins in 11 matches. Hence, it is impossible for KKR to reach the IPL 2022 playoffs now.