Former England spinner Graeme Swann was in a jovial mood while commentating on Jio Cinema, ahead of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The former England spinner was spotted doing the 'Naagin' dance with his fellow commentators.
On camera masti on #hangout 💃🕺! Swanny is fun 😍 @Swannyg66 @rotalks @mantramugdh @JioCinema pic.twitter.com/vKqAXQ2kVh
— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) April 6, 2023
Speaking about the game, Shardul Thakur's blistering knock of 68 from 29 balls, alongside Rinku Singh’s 46 runs knock powered Kolkata to 204 for seven against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also got his maiden IPL fifty and contributed to KKR’s massive total.
"Even, I don't know where it came from! Looking at the scorecard, everyone would have said we were struggling. But your subconscious mind takes over. You also have to have skills to do that at the higher level, but we also work hard in the nets," Thakur said in the post-match presentation ceremony.
"Coaching staff do the throwdowns, and give us the option of range-hitting. And you know the pitches; they always suit the batsmen, don't they? Suyash bowled exceptionally well, and we know the quality Sunil and Varun have. They have fun, take wickets. This was a perfect day," the all-rounder said.
Post win, KKR head coach was also elated and he said, "It's a good win. Boys have shown the character. Looking at the initial stage, having lost wickets, and coming back to get 200-plus. We just expected the pitch to help the spinners."
Pandit also praised the young spinner Suyash Sharma and stated, "He is very quick in the air, and it's very tough to pick him. It's just the inexperience; but he showed a fighting attitude".
While chasing the total, Royal Challengers Openers started well but then KKR spinners outplayed them. Youngster Suyash Sharma and Varun Chakravarthy starred with the ball for KKR and restricted the Bangalore-based franchise to just 123 in 17.4 overs and ended up winning the match by 81 runs.