He summarized it by saying that it was a disappointing movement for KKR but positive for RCB.
The former Cricket player from India, Aakash Chopra, has asked questions about Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy during the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeat against Real Bengaluru (RCB) challenges in IPL 2025. He felt that Rahane made a mistake by taking Sunil Narine to the attack of the bowling.
KKR hit first and scored 174 races, establishing a 175 target for RCB at the IPL 2025 starter held in Kolkata. However, RCB easily chased him, winning for seven Wickts with 22 remaining balls.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra praised Phil Salt for his rapid half a century against his former team and questioned why Rahane waited so long to use Narine in the bowling of bowling.
Aakash Chopra praised Phil Salt to show that her skeptics were wrong with a bright blow. He highlighted Salt’s powerful blows, joking that his six went until now they almost arrived at Salt Lake. Chopra also pointed out that, although Kkr suffered a loss, RCB had much to celebrate, especially with the performances of Virat Kohli and Salt.
“There was an interrogation sign in Salt’s form. You can give an approval with both hands there. It’s another thumb up for RCB along with the excellent kohli virat batting. It was Salt’s assault. Two balls had to be brought from Salt Lake. They went far. The loss of a team, the happiness of another team,” Aakash Chopra said (as he cited by Sportseeda).
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Aakash Chopra questions Rahane’s delay in using Narine
The former Indian opener questioned the decision of Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, wondering why he delayed bringing Sunil Narine to the attack when RCB batters scored freely. Chopra felt that Rahane lost the opportunity to change the game using Narine before. He summarized it by saying that it was a disappointing movement for KKR but positive for RCB.
“There I felt that what I said for Rajat Patidar seemed the same for Rahane. Why weren’t Sunil Narine bringing? Who were waiting?
Although Ajinkya Rahane had a difficult day as KKR captain, he impressed with the bat. Continuing with its good form of domestic cricket, Rahane scored 56 solid races of only 31 balls. His blow included six four and four six, and hit an impressive attack rate of 180.65.
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