Gangtok, February 28, 2025: The Trophy Tour by the TATA IPL defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders made history on Friday as it arrived in Gangtok for the first time ever, bringing the glory of their third championship triumph to the picturesque capital of the state of Sikkim
The tour began in the hill station with special visits to the reverred Rumtek Monastery and the sacred Do Drul Chorten Buddhist temple. The prestigious trophy was then showcased in all its glory at MG Road’s West Point Mall, offering fans a unique opportunity to experience the splendor of KKR’s recent victory.
This one-of-a-kind Trophy Tour continues its journey across East India, providing KKR supporters a chance to relive the team’s excellent 2024 campaign that ended in glory. Gangtok witnessed a massive turnout as fans gathered to participate in the celebrations and see the TATA IPL trophy.
After its stop in Gangtok, the tour will move to Siliguri on March 2, as the excitement of the new season edges closer. The Trophy Tour will eventually culminate in Kolkata on March 16, before the team’s opening game of the season at the iconic Eden Gardens on March 22 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
About Kolkata Knight Riders
The Knight Riders brand is a global brand in International Cricket, with eight trophies to its name and four professional franchises under its wings – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the TATA IPL, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in UAE’s International League T20 and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in USA’s Major League Cricket, making it one of the most versatile brands in T20 cricket globally.
KKR has made four appearances in the TATA IPL final, winning the championship thrice (2012, 2014, 2024). They finished runners-up in the 2021 season, staging one of the most remarkable comebacks in the tournament’s history. TKR’s Men’s Team has won the CPL championship 4 times in 10 years since the Knight Riders took over the franchise. They are the most successful team in the Caribbean and hold a unique feat of having won the trophy in 2020 without losing a single game in the whole tournament. TKR Women, the Knight Riders’ first ever Women’s Team, were champions of the inaugural WCPL in 2022.
For many years now, the Knight Riders Academy has been actively scouting talented cricketers from across India and around the world. The sole objective of the Academy is to identify and help cricketers make an overall round-the-year improvement in their cricketing skills and fitness.