Kolkata (West Bengal) [India]: Former England cricketer Moeen Ali, who is playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025, recently met with Bollywood superstar and team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan.
Moeen took to Instagram to share an adorable picture with King Khan, expressing his excitement.
“A pleasure meeting @iamsrk #kkr #ipl2025,” he captioned the post.
After being acquired by KKR in the auction last year, Moeen Ali expressed gratitude to the team management for their trust in him. In a video shared on KKR’s X handle, he spoke about his enthusiasm for joining the franchise.
“Hi guys, really excited to be joining KKR. The family, the team, the environment, it’s an amazing place to play, I know. I want to say thank you to Bravo and all the staff for showing trust in me, and hopefully, I can perform when I get a chance. And lastly, Ami KKR,” Moeen Ali said.
Before joining KKR, Moeen was a key part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Meanwhile, KKR faced a setback in their IPL 2025 campaign opener, suffering a 7-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a brilliant 56 off 31 balls, giving KKR a strong start before they struggled in the middle overs, eventually posting 174/8.
Fans are eager to see Moeen Ali in action and how he contributes to KKR’s journey this season.