Ajinkya Rahane’s first run as Kolkata Knight Riders captain in IPL 2026 has been rough. Five matches in, and not a single win. It’s starting to feel like he can’t catch a break. Tuesday’s loss to Chennai Super Kings was just another punch, and to make matters worse, he got slapped with a Rs 12 … Read more
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said his team did a solid job with the ball, especially after CSK came out swinging and piled up about 70 runs in the powerplay. On a flat batting pitch, holding them to 192 felt like a real win for the bowlers. But once it came time to chase, KKR just … Read more
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane had a tough time coming to terms with their three-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Thursday. It was another nail-biter that just slipped away. KKR batted first and put up a respectable 181 for 4 in their 20 overs. Rahane chipped in with 41, Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored … Read more
Thursday brought a rare moment when Ajinkya Rahane let frustration show, firing back at those who challenged his scoring speed after Kolkata Knight Riders fell short by 65 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hitting just eight off ten balls during the failed pursuit of 227 at Eden Gardens, where his side collapsed to 161 in 16 … Read more
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane talked about Cameron Green’s situation after the all-rounder didn’t bowl during their IPL 2026 opener against Mumbai Indians. Green, who came to KKR for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore (with a salary cap of Rs 18 crore), chipped in with a quick 18 runs off 10 balls. But with the ball, … Read more
The Indian cricket team not only bagged the Champions Trophy 2025 and the Asia Cup 2025 under the coach Gautam Gambhir but also suffered a few demoralizing losses. After their recent home ODI series against New Zealand, their 1-2 defeat has raised doubts about Gambhir’s career. In the next two years, there are two major … Read more
The Kolkata Knight Riders had one of the most unpredictable seasons last year, and while several issues contributed to their inconsistency, one factor stood out clearly: the under-utilisation of Andre Russell.For a player who is arguably the most destructive all-rounder in T20 cricket, KKR’s approach bordered on wasteful — and a big part of that … Read more
Ajinkya Rahane, the former captain, thinks the Indian batting is in good form, but the bowling is a concern before the fifth Test against England for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval this Thursday. India is behind 1-2 after four Tests, so this last match in London is key. India’s bowling wasn’t as good as … Read more
With India trailing 1-2 after the initial three games of the 5-Test series, discussions are underway before the Manchester match. Despite a close finish in the last game, potential lineup adjustments are being considered. Ajinkya Rahane, the experienced Indian cricketer not on the England tour, has advised coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill to … Read more
India lost the first Test against England by 5 wickets in Leeds. Shardul Thakur didn’t have a great outing, managing just five runs in two innings and only taking two wickets. He bowled a mere 16 overs, which suggested that captain Shubman Gill might not have trusted him much on the flat pitch at Headingley. … Read more