By IANS,
Durban : Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan admitted his team Kolkata Knight Riders is under a lot of pressure to perform due to the multiple-captaincy controversy in the second edition in Indian Premier League (IPL).
Shah Rukh said a fan following in a city like Kolkata also adds to the pressure. He hopes to win the IPL trophy this time around for Kolkata and take out a victory march in the city.
“I know the team is under a lot of pressure after the multiple captains, the choice of captain and all that. At the moment the team is under a bit of a disarray, but we will stick together. We have started doing it,” Shah Rukh said after KKR logged their first points, beating Kings XI Punjab by 11 runs via D/L method.
“My team is under more pressure because it is owned by a film star and then you have such fan following, the backing of a city that supports you one night and gets angry the next night.”
“But I know they understand and they love the team. I am waiting for the day when I will go around Kolkata with the IPL trophy. I am sure the day will come,” he said.
KKR coach John Buchanan’s multiple-captain theory has brewed up a heated debate as Ganguly was replaced by Brendon McCullum as the new captain.
Shah Rukh hailed Ganguly as the most important member of his side.
“He has been a great player for the country. I hope he emerges as the player of the tournament.”
Asked about the difference between cricket and acting, Shah Rukh said there are no ‘re-takes’ on the field.
“The decisions have to be taken in split seconds so lot of time we are hoping that it is right. It is very difficult in the middle.”