IPL 2024: Is Gautam Gambhir all KKR needed to Reach Final? 

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 26/05/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

KKR in Final

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Praising Gautam

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Shreyas Responded

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Gautam's Mentorship

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Gautam's Contribution

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Left Politics

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Winning is Obsession

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Head Coach

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IPL 2024 Final SRH vs KKR: Who'll Win Today's Match?

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