IPL 2025: KKR's landmark Trophy Tour reaches Cooch Behar

Kolkata Knight Riders' landmark Trophy Tour continued its journey to celebrate their third IPL title, making a memorable stop at Cooch Behar to indulge with the passionate fans in the royal city.

The tour commenced at the majestic and pristine Rajbari Palace, where the IPL trophy was displayed against the backdrop of the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. The trophy then moved to the revered Madan Mohan Temple, blending the excitement of cricket with the city's deep cultural and spiritual roots.

The celebration concluded at the Cooch Behar Stadium, where enthusiastic supporters gathered in large numbers to witness the iconic trophy up close and celebrated KKR’s triumphant 2024 campaign.

With the enthusiasm for the upcoming season building up, KKR’s historic Trophy Tour continues to engage with fans across the region. Following this successful visit to Cooch Behar, the wagon will move to Patna on March 7.

Kolkata Knight Riders will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens.

Rahane ready to lead Kolkata's title defence

Meanwhile, their captain for the upcoming edition, Ajinkya Rahane, will be hoping to defend the title and keep their fortunes alive. Rahane recently opened up about a change in the approach towards his batting, which has earned him huge success in the domestic season, where he ended up as the highest run-getter in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

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“It was always about being an anchor, and the others would play around me. (But the) The last two-three years, it’s always about playing with freedom, fearless cricket, and go out and back my game, I am trying to do that (play fearless cricket), but it’s (also) about following my processes and routines and staying loyal and truthful to the game," Rahane said as quoted by News18.

“For me, batting-wise, I am doing well. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was good for me, I had a really good domestic season. So, I am confident about myself, It is just about staying at the moment, staying calm, and keep backing myself, not to think too much ahead, and not to think about the past. It’s always about improving and enjoying my game," he added.