The Indian Premier League is back! And so is the accompanying festival of madness! As the first week of the IPL takes shape, take a look at some of the best content from teams and players off the field as the teams battle it out on social media for the most buzz. From wholesome content to ROFL moments, My Kolkata brings you the best reels from the first weekend of IPL 2024.
The prince of where now?
Always expect hilarious content from the Punjab Kings. A team that truly knows how to have fun, the Kings have always had a knack for being light hearted. Take a look at this reel where Sanjay Bangar arrives at the team hotel as the new head of development. Jasmeet and Piyush Sharma welcome Bangar with some hilarious questions — from asking him about his favourite coach to asking the HOD how it felt to take off his jersey at Lord’s. When Bangar corrects these two, they refer to Sourav Ganguly as the Prince of… we won’t spoil it; watch the reel and find out for yourself!
Ghoti or Bangal — it’s time to unite
East Bengal or Mohun Bagan, Sunil Ganguly or Sourav Ganguly, a Bong without strong opinions doesn’t exist. Take a look at this reel from Sushovan Sircar and laugh out loud as he expresses typically Bengali feelings for the next two months. In an argumentative piece, where Bengalis are divided on all topics, it is for these two months that everyone comes together and agrees that it’s time to support KKR. The motto this time is ‘Can’t stop, Won’t stop’! Are you on board to scream ‘KKR! KKR!’ all over again?
The crossover you didn’t know you needed
With Etihad Airways coming on board the CSK express, the brand uses the opportunity to bring two serial winners into one frame. Treble winning English Champions Manchester City star Jack Grealish challenges the Chennai players to take the ‘Keepie-uppy’ challenge. While the cricketers do have fun with the football, what happens when the tables are turned and Man City’s players are asked to take the same challenge but with a cricket bat and ball instead. Watch this epic crossover that you never knew could be so good.
’90s kids, this one is for you!
Once the fiercest of rivals, did anyone ever expect these two players to be so friendly and hit the nets together? Well, Delhi Capitals is taking the stuff of dreams and turning it into reality with this reel. Watch as Sourav Ganguly gives throwdowns to Ricky Ponting. With several battles between them, it looks like that's all in the past now. Take a look at Ponting’s form — he still has it! We wonder if he could come on as an impact substitute this season!
RCB fans, it’s time to go through the motions again
RCB fans have enough experience of raised hopes and shattered dreams. The hunt for a calculator at the tail end of the season to the expectations of three players delivering always. Check out this reel from Vividh 2.0 and find out how relatable it is for the entire fanbase. While the women delivered the goods for a first for RCB, will the men be able to replicate the same feat? RCB fans will maintain their loyalty even if they don’t win the trophy.
Gill plays Cupid for the Millers
David Miller got married to his long-time beau Camilla Harris on March 10, and while the couple enjoyed a delightful wedding ceremony and a honeymoon thereafter, the Millers were welcomed into the Gujarat Titans family with great fanfare for the new season. The Titans even celebrated the lovely couple by giving them another ceremony with Shubman Gill officiating over the ceremony. Take a look at this wholesome video from the Titans and get a feel of the familial bonds they are developing. Gill even asked Killer Miller to go down on one knee and put a ring on Camilla’s finger.
KL Rahul gets disowned by Papa
When the Indian Premier League starts, the only loyalty one has is to their team. No family ties accepted! Over the years we’ve seen some hilarious advertisements during the IPL, but we think it has finally peaked. Lucknow captain KL Rahul is deen wanting to have dinner with his father-in-law Suniel Shetty, but he’s been disowned for the next two months as Papa Shetty’s loyalties lie with Mumbai and Sharma ji ka beta Rohit is now Shetty ji ka beta for the duration of the IPL! We all feel bad for KL, but it is what it is.