The Knight Riders will take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an evening match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, April 14. Ajinkya Rahane needs to lead from the front and secure their first win, as the team is currently at the bottom after three losses and one match abandoned due to rain.
"Guys like Rahane are playing only because they are the captains. That's the problem. Ajinkya Rahane has been playing the IPL for so long since 2008. He's blocking the opening position. So, just playing one great knock will happen. I am not saying he should be dropped. Play him at No.4 and let him play the sheet anchor role," Srikkanth stated.
But At No.5, Rinku Singh Will Not Fit In - Kris Srikkanth
"They can open with Narine also. Play Cameron Green at 3 and Raghuvanshi at 4. Also, Rinku Singh is useless at No.5. Rinku's ideal batting position is No.7. Send Rahane at 4 or 5, followed by Rovman Powell at 6. Rinku Singh should only be used for the last five overs. He won't score much if you send him out to bat in the 10th over," Srikkanth explained.
"When he comes as a finisher, he does the job. But at No.5, he will not fit in. He's not a No.5 batter. When he comes to bat, the run rate initially decreases, which increases the pressure on the batter at the other end. Rovman Powell has to muscle himself because of that. That's why it's best Rinku Singh bats at No.7. You are wasting Sunil Narine at No.7 and 8. Rahane can bat only if needed; else, he can just captain the side," Kris Srikkanth added.
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Their main issue has been a weak bowling attack. Key Indian pacers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep are ruled out due to injuries. Cameron Green has also struggled to perform and has not lived up to expectations so far this season.
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