Known each other since our Under-19 days: Vaibhav Arora on Ramandeep

Chennai, April 10: The vibrant camaraderie among Kolkata Knight Riders players was on full display during a recent cooking session where teammates Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi joined together to prepare a traditional dish called 'Dim Torka'. The friendly banter and playful interactions revealed the strong bond that has developed among these cricketers.

During the latest episode of the 'Knight Bite' - KKR's special cooking IP in association with TKK Prestige, the players expressed their longing for Punjabi food, with Ramandeep Singh jokingly lamenting, "What to do? We can't find Punjabi food anywhere."

This sparked a conversation about their shared cultural backgrounds and food preferences. The host Kunal Kapur introduced them to a Bengali-Punjabi fusion dish called 'Dim Torka' - a special preparation popular in Kolkata that combines elements of Punjabi cooking with Bengali flavours, according to the KKR press release.

What stood out throughout the interaction was the natural way the players teased each other, revealing the close friendship between Ramandeep and Vaibhav that has developed since their early cricket days. "We've known each other since our Under-19 days," Vaibhav mentioned, highlighting their long-standing connection. Later in the episode, Ramandeep playfully joked about Angkrish, saying, "He found out there's free food available," showcasing the lighthearted ribbing in their relationship.

The players also shared glimpses into their disciplined lifestyles. When asked about his morning routine, Ramandeep described starting his day with warm water followed by a specific breakfast: "Three egg whites and two whole eggs, and ABC juice (Apple-Beetroot-Carrot), and everything comes from Vaibhav's farm" revealing the structured nutrition regimen that supports his athletic career.

There was a moment of pride when the host mentioned KKR's TATA IPL 2025 trophy win in 2024, saying, "The spark you brought to TATA IPL 2025 last year in 2024 when you lifted the trophy, bring that same spark in 2025 too." This reference to their recent success demonstrated how these players' camaraderie has translated to on-field achievements, making them a formidable team in the ongoing season.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.

Love seeing this team bonding off the field! The chemistry really shows in their game performances. That Dim Torka dish sounds delicious too - might have to try making it myself! 😋

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Priya S.

The part about Vaibhav's farm supplying their breakfast ingredients is so wholesome! It's great to see athletes supporting each other beyond just cricket. #FriendshipGoals

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Amit D.

While I enjoy these behind-the-scenes videos, I wish they'd show more of their actual training routines. The cooking content is fun but as a cricket fan, I'd love more sports-focused insights.

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Sneha M.

Ramandeep's joke about Angkrish coming for free food had me laughing out loud! 😂 These guys seem like such a fun group. No wonder they play so well together!

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Vikram J.

That ABC juice routine sounds intense but necessary for peak performance. Makes you appreciate the discipline these athletes maintain. KKR's team culture seems really strong this season!

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Neha P.

The Punjabi-Bengali fusion dish is such a perfect metaphor for this team - blending different strengths to create something special. Can't wait to see them defend their title this season! 💜

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