IPL 2021: Chris Morris makes heartfelt tribute after 4/23 vs KKR - Big responsibility to entertain people

IPL 2021, RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals star Chris Morris said the former champions were motivated by the struggles of people outside the IPL bio-bubbles, adding that they were keen on entertaining fans as much as they could with their performances on the field.

Rajasthan Royals star and Indian Premier League's costliest auction buy, Chris Morris on Saturday acknowledged that cricketers are privileged to be doing what they love amid the Covid-19 crisis and it's a big responsibility for them to entertain fans with their performances on the field. Morris gets Russell againHe got smashed for a six on the 2nd ball but gets the wicket on 4th ball. Russell 9(7) is OUT. Oh wait, @Tipo_Morris also removes DK on the 6th ball of his 3rd over. https://t.co/oKLdD2Pi9R #VIVOIPL #RRvKKR pic.twitter.com/Mu1SStQBUA Rajasthan Royals looked disoriented during their 10-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday but they were chirpy and animated on the field against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday. The effort they put in was evident with the way they were able to manage some of the biggest hitters of the cricket ball from the KKR camp quiet. With quite a few bowlers chipping in, RR managed to restrict KKR to a below-par total of 133 for 9 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai where totals in excess of 180 were easily posted in this season before Saturday. Chris Morris, who shone with his second-best figures in IPL -- 4/23 in 4 overs, paid a heartfelt tribute to fans and the public, saying the grim situation outside the bio-bubbles of the tournament in India motivated the Royals to give their best and entertain the ones watching the action on TV sets.