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SRK Hails Sunil Narine as 'Magician' After 200 IPL Wickets Milestone

Sunil Narine became the first overseas player to complete 200 wickets in IPL history during KKR's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bollywood star and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan praised him as a 'magician' on social media. Narine is now only the third bowler overall to reach this milestone in the IPL. He has been instrumental in KKR's three title victories across 15 seasons.

Key Points: SRK praises Narine as first overseas player to take 200 IPL wickets

  • Sunil Narine becomes first overseas player to take 200 IPL wickets
  • Shah Rukh Khan praises Narine as 'magician' on X
  • Narine is third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history
  • He has been key to KKR's title wins in 2012, 2014, and 2024
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SRK calls Sunil Narine 'magician' as KKR spinner becomes first overseas player to take 200 IPL wickets

Shah Rukh Khan calls Sunil Narine a 'magician' as KKR spinner becomes first overseas bowler to reach 200 IPL wickets, joining elite club.

"Sunil, my friend... You are a magician and we love you like our own family. - Shah Rukh Khan"

Mumbai, May 4

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday heaped praise on Sunil Narine after the Kolkata Knight Riders spinner reached a major milestone in the Indian Premier League.

Narine became the first overseas player to complete 200 wickets in the IPL during KKR's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. He is also the first player to achieve this mark while playing for a single franchise.

Soon after the match, SRK took to X and shared a heartfelt message for Narine. In his note, the actor called him a "magician" and spoke about their long journey together, praising his impact over the years.

Sharing a picture with Narine, Shah Rukh wrote, "Sunil, my friend... here's to 15 seasons... over 200 wickets... 3 titles and many more with the @KKRiders franchise around the globe!!! You are a magician and we love you like our own family. Big hug for today and always... Be healthy and keep smiling! #SunilNarine"

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Narine reached the landmark during the match after returning figures of 2/31 as Sunrisers Hyderabad were bowled out for 165. With this, he joined the 200-wicket club and became only the third bowler in IPL history to do so. He now has 201 wickets in 197 matches at an average of 25.53, including one five-wicket haul.

The spinner is also the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament, behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Since making his debut in 2012, Narine has been a key player for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Known for his control and ability to take wickets at crucial moments, he has played an important role in the team's title wins in 2012, 2014 and 2024.

Over the years, Narine has also won several individual honours, including the Most Valuable Player award in 2012 and 2018, and the Purple Cap in 2012.

- ANI

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James A
I've watched IPL for years now, and Narine is phenomenal. His mystery spin is unmatched, and scoring runs as an opener too makes him a true all-rounder. SRK's loyal bond with him is heartwarming!
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Priya S
Sunil Narine is indeed a magician! 🌟 The way he bowls those tight spells and takes wickets at crucial moments is just brilliant. But I have to say, it's a bit sad that BCCI doesn't allow him to play international cricket for West Indies anymore. He could have achieved so much more on the global stage!
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Michael C
Respect for Narine! 🏆 But how many more years can he go on? He's 36 now, and IPL is getting tougher with young spinners like Rashid Khan coming up. Still, his legacy is secure as a KKR icon.
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Kavya N
As an SRH fan, I was sad to see him take 2 wickets against us, but what a player! 💛 His 3 IPL titles with KKR are well-deserved. SRK's 'magician' label fits perfectly. Wishing him good health and more success! 🙏
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Siddharth J
Great milestone for Narine! 🔥 But I think the article overhypes him a bit. He's good, but bowlers like Chahal and Bhuvi have done more consistently. That said, his loyalty to one franchise is admirable. SRK's praise is classy as always!

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