Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took fans by surprise with a playful update ahead of their IPL 2025 season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The franchise posted a video on social media teasing the addition of a new bowler to their squad, sparking speculation and intrigue among supporters.
In the video, a player is seen warming up in the nets at Eden Gardens, rolling his arms with serious intent. But the surprise element? It’s none other than KKR’s dynamic finisher and power-hitter Rinku Singh showcasing his bowling skills.
Known for his explosive batting exploits, Rinku’s brief bowling cameo in the training session comes as a light-hearted twist from the franchise, possibly hinting at his growing all-round capabilities or simply adding to the team’s pre-match banter.
The video captioned “UPDATE: We’ve added another bowler to our squad 👀” quickly gained traction among fans, adding to the buzz surrounding KKR’s preparations.
UPDATE: We've added another bowler to our squad👀 pic.twitter.com/PQjaL3PUhQ
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 22, 2025
The Knight Riders will kick off their campaign at Eden Gardens on March 22 against RCB.
