#quintondekock

In a remarkable show of sportsmanship and admiration for quality cricket, Rahul Dravid made a memorable entrance onto the field after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025. Despite being on crutches, the RR head coach was quick to salute the opposition's match-winner, Quinton de Kock, for his stellar performance.

De Kock, who had been in sensational form, played a match-winning knock of 97* off 61 balls, featuring six sixes and eight fours. His innings guided KKR to their first win of the season in a thrilling chase. With the game wrapping up in KKR's favour, Dravid, known for his appreciation of quality cricket irrespective of the team, couldn’t resist acknowledging the brilliance of the South African wicketkeeper-batter.

As the match concluded, Dravid, sporting a smile despite his crutches, entered the field to meet de Kock. Just before the left-hander crossed the boundary line, Dravid stopped him for a moment, offering a handshake and a pat on the back in recognition of the brilliant knock. The two exchanged a few words, with Dravid’s gesture demonstrating his true spirit of sportsmanship.