New Delhi: After losing his early game for Royal Challengers Bangalore, the defending champion eventually gained momentum in defense of their Indian Premier League title by defeating Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Whereas Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane was denied favorable conditions in the field of his home – Garden of Eden In the initial match, the team flourished in Guwahati and won their first win of the tournament. Quinton de Kock played an important role, scoring an unbeaten 97 to guide KKR to win in style.
From KKR’s initial game against RCB at Eden Gardens, reports suggested that Pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee Skipper Rahane’s request for the pitch supporting more spin was denied.
For this, Mukherjee had said that the pitch would not change until I am here. “
Former New Zealand cricketer and commentator Simon doll It was suggested that KKR should consider “carrying the franchise elsewhere”.
“If she is (curator), the house team is not paying attention to what she wants … I mean they are paying the stadium fees, they are paying for what is going on in the IPL, but if the home team is still not paying attention to what they want, then just take the franchise elsewhere.
Harsh Bhogle also supported the Dole’s view and said, “If they are playing at home, they should get the tracks that they think they are favorable for their bowlers. I saw something that KKR Curator has said.”
“If I am in the KKR camp, I am very sad to whatever I am saying because I am not asking for 120 surface. I am just saying this, give me a surface where my bowlers can win the match. To say this, ‘Sorry, we do not prepare such pitch …’ No, we are not asking you to make a 120 pit, but I think you think that the house is beneficial, then we feel that the house is beneficial. Bhogle said in the same show.
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