In case you didn’t know…
Having reached the playoffs on six occasions in the last eight seasons (includes two titles), the Kolkata franchise has been a formidable unit in the lucrative league. In spite of beginning this season on an incredible note (won four out of the first five games), Dinesh Karthik’s men are in danger of losing the playoffs spot having lost six consecutive matches before ending their streak against Mumbai Indians at home three days ago.
Meanwhile, star all-rounder Andre Russell questioned the team atmosphere on the eve of their game against Mumbai on April 28. Russell said,
The heart of the matter
Gambhir who was hurt by KKR results and such comments lashed out at the players. The southpaw said,
Now suddenly players come out in the open and start talking about the culture. It is not a happy environment, that kind of stuff." Gambhir further added,
What’s next?
The Knight Riders will be up against Kings XI Punjab at Mohali on Friday (May 3rd) before travelling to Mumbai for their final league fixture against Rohit Sharma’s men at the Wankhede Stadium.
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