Is SS Rajamouli Prepared for Heartbreak in the IPL Final?

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Key Takeaways
- Both captains, Iyer and Kohli, are deserving of the trophy.
- Rajamouli's heartfelt commentary reflects the emotional stakes of sports.
- Shreyas Iyer has shown exceptional leadership qualities this season.
- Kohli's consistent performance adds to the excitement of the final.
- The final promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Chennai, June 2 (NationPress) A day after the Punjab Kings, captained by the talented Shreyas Iyer, were set to face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final match of this season’s Indian Premier League, renowned filmmaker S S Rajamouli expressed his feelings on Monday about the impending outcome, stating that regardless of the final score, it would undoubtedly lead to a heartbreak for him.
Rajamouli highlighted that Shreyas Iyer, who has consistently led various teams to victory, has faced being dropped from previous squads, and he strongly believes that this year’s trophy rightfully belongs to him.
He also reminisced about Kohli from the rival team, who has shown remarkable performance year after year, asserting that he too deserves to lift the trophy.
In a heartfelt post on his X timeline, Rajamouli shared his thoughts, stating, "Iyer skillfully guiding Bumrah’s and Boult’s yorkers to the third man boundary… Absolutely exquisite… This man leads Delhi to a final… and is dropped… Leads Kolkata to a trophy… dropped… Guides a young Punjab to the finals after 11 long years. He deserves this year’s trophy too…
“Conversely, there is Kohli… consistently performing, accumulating thousands of runs. The final challenge for him… He deserves it too. Regardless of the outcome… it’s going to be a heartbreak."
Rajamouli isn’t alone in his admiration for Shreyas Iyer’s leadership of the Punjab Kings. Prominent Tamil film director and writer Rathna Kumar also praised Iyer's exceptional leadership skills.
He shared a video clip featuring cricket analysts discussing how Shreyas Iyer, with a roster including six uncapped Indian players, successfully led the team to the finals, commenting, "What a thrilling run chase. This team is possibly the most deserving of the trophy this year. Shreyas Iyer is undoubtedly the best captain and finisher in the current Indian cricket landscape. Be very afraid."