Shah Rukh Khan, IPL and Kolkata

Did You Know Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders wasn’t his first team choice for IPL? Here's which team he wanted
With only a few months left until the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season kicks off, IPL founder Lalit Modi gave a glimpse into the origins of what has become the world’s biggest cricket tournament.
Lalit Modi revealed that Kolkata Knight Riders wasn't Shah Rukh Khan's first choice for an IPL team.
During the interview, Lalit Modi also revealed that Shah Rukh Khan really wanted to buy Mumbai Indians, but with Mukesh Ambani doing the honours, the 'Pathaan' actor went with KKR. Over the years, KKR has emerged as one of the most profitable IPL franchises. The side has also won the tournament thrice.
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Shah Rukh Khan bought KKR in 2008. The actor has remained the face of the team for 16 years now. Shah Rukh Khan is the co-owner of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). (Pic: X) Indian Premiere League aka IPL founder Lalit Modi sat down for a rare interview ahead of the IPL mega auction 2025,
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