Star Power Wasted: Kaif Asks the Question KKR Can’t Answer – Who’s Your Main Man?

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] April 22: In Kolkata, the Knight Riders tried something old – the lefty-righty idea in batting. But this time, it didn’t help. Fans who watched the match against Gujarat Titans felt upset when top finishers like Rinku Singh were sent too late to bat. Rinku, known for hitting big shots, came to bat at number 8. By then, not many balls were left. People started wondering – who is KKR’s main player? This mistake was not just one match, it’s happening again and again.

Rahane and Iyer’s Slow Partnership Hurts Team

During the middle part of the match, Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer were batting together. But they played very slowly. In 36 balls, they scored only 41 runs together. Fans sitting in Eden Gardens got restless. Many shouted from the stands, asking for big shots. But both batsmen got out soon. This slow scoring put pressure on the rest of the team. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif also said, “Send your big hitters early, don’t wait.”

Kaif Raises the Big Question: Who Is the Star?

After the loss, Mohammad Kaif openly said something many fans were already feeling. He asked, “Who is your main player?” Is it Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, or someone else? A team must decide this clearly. If you keep changing players’ batting order for the sake of a left-right mix, you lose rhythm. And in T20, rhythm is everything. Rinku and others need proper chances, not just a few balls at the end.

Big Hitters Must Be Sent Earlier

IPL matches are short and fast. If you wait too long to send power-hitters, they can’t help much. Kaif said that KKR should let players like Russell or Rinku go in earlier when the team is chasing big totals. Even if they get out, they will at least try to hit big shots. Fans remember how Rinku won many games last season. This time, he isn’t getting the same chance. That’s why results are different too.

Gambhir’s Old Idea Needs a New Look

Gautam Gambhir, former India player and now a mentor, used this same left-right idea during his playing days. He believed it confuses bowlers. But what worked before may not work now. Other teams have changed, and their game plans are fresh. KKR needs to focus more on player strength and less on batting hand. Even fans say – cricket is not maths, it’s more about understanding your own team’s talent and using it smartly.