Ajinkya Rahane has been under huge pressure over his captaincy and batting as well. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain have lost two matches and was on the verge of losing the third game last night against Punjab Kings (PBKS), but the match was washed out due to rain. The former cricketers were shocked by his decision-making.
Last night, one such incident yet again happened; everyone was baffled by Ajinkya Rahane’s decision of choosing to bat first after winning the toss on a wicket that was under the covers for a day due to rain in Kolkata. KKR lost two early wickets of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the process, and their chances looked grim as rain curtailed the match.
During an event, Ajinkya Rahane shared his experience of leading the KKR side, and also the love that KKR fans have given him over the years since he has been playing for the franchise.
Rahane said, “Captaining KKR has been really amazing, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to lead the franchise. The passion for cricket and the culture of the people here are incredible. Whenever you play at Eden Gardens, sometimes the fans get upset, and I understand that because they love their sport and are extremely passionate about the team.”
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— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) April 7, 2026“Even in domestic cricket, whenever I’ve played at Eden Gardens whether it’s Mumbai vs Bengal or any other game the crowd has always been very passionate. So, playing at Eden Gardens is always special. Every time we step onto the field, the aim is to do well for the franchise. My journey so far has been really good, and I’m still growing, still learning, and I want to continue performing for the team.”
Shah Rukh Khan has been amazing- Rahane on SRK's impact on KKR
Ajinkya Rahane was also asked about co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and how the latter supports the team during the losses and motivates the team when the team is down and also the players.
Rahane said, “As a leader, winning a championship like the IPL is always very important — for the city, for the state, and for an owner like Shah Rukh Khan, who is very hands-on. I’ve been part of this franchise for the last two years, including 2022, and the atmosphere and culture in the dressing room have been fantastic.”
“Shah Rukh Khan has been amazing with everyone supporting and guiding each individual. He’s like a big brother and always stands by us in tough times. For us as players, what matters most is giving our best. The result is not always in our control, but the goal is always to win the championship.”
KKR still finding for first win
Ajinkya Rahane finally concluded, saying, “We are giving our best and will continue to do so this season. Hopefully, we can lift the trophy for the owners and the franchise.”
The Knights are still searching for their first victory of the TATA IPL 2026, as they are set to host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who have had a start-stop season in the tournament so far. The KKR vs LSG match is scheduled to take place on 9th April, 2026.
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