Shah Rukh Khan remains a steadfast pillar of support for his cricket team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, often seen passionately cheering from the stands. In a recent discussion, the superstar reflected on the challenging early years of KKR's journey.
Referring to himself as the 12th man in the team, SRK told star sports, "The first five six years were very challenging. I am not a cricketer… But I was the 12th man in KKR.
As the 12th man, the role involves fielding, serving water, providing towels, and offering reassurance, reminding everyone to allow things to unfold naturally. With unwavering determination, KKR secured the championship title in the fifth season of the IPL in 2012 and triumphed once more, claiming the trophy in 2014.
With the ongoing season, SRK has been constantly cheering for the team. The actor revealed that after three releases in 2023, namely Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, he has decided to take a break from work. "I just felt ki main thoda rest kar sakta hoon. Teen filmein kar chuka hoon, it took a lot of physical work also. So I said maybe I’ll take some time off. I told the whole team ki, main matches ko aaunga. Fortunately, meri shooting ab August main hain, ya July… we plan in June, to June se shuru hojayegi. So, I am absolutely free to come to all the matches. Main khushi se aata hoon. (I felt I could rest. I did three physically demanding films. I told the whole team I’ll come to their matches. Fortunately, I don’t shoot my next till August or June, we plan in June. It makes me happy to be here).” The actor is expected to begin shooting for 'Tiger versus Pathaan' with Salman Khan soon.
