KKR was returning from Lucknow to Kolkata
Amidst the ongoing IPL 2024, two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had to spend a night in Varanasi due to bad weather. It is noteworthy that KKR was returning to Kolkata after Sunday’s match against Lucknow Super Giants, and they had to reach Kolkata by 7 pm on Monday evening.
But due to bad weather, he was first shifted to Guwahati around 9 pm on Monday night. After this, he got the green signal to fly to Kolkata, but after this, due to bad weather again, his flight was diverted towards Varanasi. Let us tell you that regarding the delay of the team’s flight, the franchise has also made a post on its official account, in which it said that due to bad weather, the flight has been diverted to Guwahati.
On the other hand, now KKR has reached Kolkata. The team has shared the post on its official X account today about reaching Kolkata on Tuesday, May 7. The players have also checked into the hotel.
See this social media post of KKR
Travel update: KKR’s charter flight from Lucknow to Kolkata diverted to Guwahati due to bad weather ⛈️
Flight currently standing at the Guwahati Airport tarmac. More updates soon pic.twitter.com/XFPTHgM2FJ
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 6, 2024
Update: Finally, after Lucknow, Guwahati, Varanasi… We are on our way back to Kolkata 😀✌️
How’s the weather now, #KnightsArmy, pic.twitter.com/MZqTnR0FHn
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 7, 2024
KKR is ready to face MI
Let us tell you that at present Kolkata Knight Riders are on top in the points table of IPL 2024 with 16 points. The team has played a total of 11 matches so far, out of which it has won 8 and lost 3 matches.
So now Kolkata is ready to face Mumbai Indians in their upcoming match. Let us tell you that this match between the two teams will be played on May 11 at the historic Eden Gardens ground in Kolkata. It will be worth watching that how is KKR going to perform against Mumbai on its home ground in this match?