Had Ajinkya Rahane reviewed his LBW decision, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would have won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Punjab Kings (PBK)? Perhaps yes, but the final result was from Favorof Shreyas Iyer, who won a win for age. It is not often that you look at the captain of one side, as a batsman, let a review go, especially when the team is in a situation of crisis. However, Rahane thought that it was better to save DRS calls at that moment. Unfortunately, the decision came back to harass her.
Talking to the media after the game, Rahane took full blame for the call, so as not to use DRS on his dismissal to chase a target of 112 runs.
“It’s not that Punjab bowled very well. I think we played poor cricket as a batting unit. I take the responsibility as a captain that we cannot take it down. But personally, I am sure, all players, especially batsmen, will think about their own games and improve the upcoming matches.”
Big DRS decision
Asked that when asked about the conversation with non-Hardali partner Angkrish Raghuvanshi after LBW went out, Rahane said that the communication between the two was not as clear as it should have been.
“As a batsman, I thought I could save the review later. It should not be that I take a review and lose it, then we are left with only a review,” said Rahen. “Communication between two batsmen [him and Raghuvanshi] This was not clear. If one clearly tells you that the effect may be out or it may miss, then you take a review as a batsman.
“But generally, the batsman in front of you, you wonder what they say. Communication was not clear:” Maybe it can be an umpire call, maybe it can kill. ” So I did not make a review.
Careless KKR batsman
Knight Riders continued to try to attack the shots, even the ball was not coming on the bat easily. Rahane said that while a positive attitude needs to be maintained, his batsmen were ‘careless’ that day.
“Look, as a person, you still have to be convinced, be positive,” Rahane said. “Let the ball come and then just take your opportunities, continue the intention, but look to play cricketing shots. I thought on this wicket, it was very difficult to play the sweep.
“Then, you really became positive, continue that intention. But we were a little careless, and we should take full responsibility as a batting unit.”
Decentric?
Asked if the players got ‘Shaleen’ after the players were banned for a score of 111, Rahene separated the suggestion, saying that their companions were neither decent nor overlapping.
“All the players are confident. They are quite experienced to handle all the situations. I would not say that we were gentle or we were very confident. It is about it forever … we did not bat well. It is a truth and honest answer.
“This is not only about being decent or taking things. I don’t think we are doing this. Yes, we did not bat well. We did not have the awareness of the game that was demanded on that wicket. When we lost those three or four wickets, it was only about taking our time. Even single. It was important.
“It was not a flat wicket. We had something for the bowlers. We had to grind it. T20, I am confident, not only about hitting sixes. Although we are looking at the moment that most of the players are going for big shots, they want to look good while batting. It is all.
KKR Skipper said that he needs time to calm themselves on the result and understand what the players should be told when they all meet in the dressing room.
“Currently, a lot of things are going on in my head,” he said. “It’s still early. As you all saw, … very disappointed. It was an easy pursuit for us. We fought it as a batting unit. Let’s see. When I go up, I need to keep myself really calm and then think what to talk to boys.
“You still have to be positive. It’s still half for the tournament. As a team, as a unit, we still have to be positive and have a good brand of cricket. But at the same time, we would definitely like to address the goods.”
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