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KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and Australia head coach Andrew McDonald (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Expectations are sky-high from Cameron Green the all-rounder. It began with Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s response to a reporter’s question about Green not bowling in KKR’s opening IPL 2026 match, and then Cricket Australia issued a clarification on Rahane’s remark. Since…

In the match, Noor Ahmad returned figures of 3/21 as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs to register their second win in a row. Source link

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has urged Ajinkya Rahane to respond to criticism with composure. Rahane recently reacted strongly to questions about his strike rate and Cameron Green’s bowling. Sehwag believes players should remain neutral to praise and criticism. He cited legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar as examples of handling scrutiny without public reactions. Source link

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane drew sharp criticism for choosing to bat first against Punjab Kings despite a rain forecast. Experts like Anil Kumble and Ravichandran Ashwin questioned the decision, especially with an inexperienced bowling attack. The move backfired as KKR lost two early wickets before rain halted play, leaving them struggling. Source link

Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) With Kolkata Knight Riders enduring a tough start to IPL 2026, Ajinkya Rahane has found himself under increasing scrutiny following defeats to Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahane began the season on a positive note with a fluent 67 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians, but his effort came in a losing cause as KKR…

Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Ajinkya Rahane launched a fiery defence of his batting and leadership after Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to a crushing 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens.Under scrutiny following a slow start to the season, Rahane did not hold back in the post-match press conference, taking aim at critics questioning…

Ajinkya Rahane has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the 11th cricketer to play 200 Indian Premier League matches. The Kolkata Knight Riders captain reached this landmark during a recent clash, showcasing his enduring presence and adaptability in the league since his 2008 debut. Rahane’s journey spans multiple franchises, highlighting his consistent contribution and evolution as a…

Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane has a significant point to prove heading into IPL 2026, especially in addressing long-standing doubts about his game beyond the powerplay.Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front with the bat in IPL 2025, finishing as their top run-scorer. He amassed 390 runs in 12 innings at…