‘I take the blame’: Ajinkya Rahane after KKR’s stunning defeat | Cricket Information

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane bats in opposition to PBKS in Mullanpur. (PTI)

“Nothing to specific. All of us noticed what occurred there.” Ajinkya Rahane’s phrases, laden with a captain’s burden, echoed the disbelief felt by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) group.
Chasing 112 for a win, KKR have been comfortably positioned at 71 for 3 in 9.1 overs, however they suffered a sensational collapse to be bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs.
In a match the place victory appeared assured, KKR succumbed to an inexplicable collapse, gifting Punjab Kings a historic win. Rahane, ever the stoic chief, shouldered the blame. “I’ll take the blame because the captain of the group. I performed the flawed shot, it was lacking however nonetheless I’ll take the blame.”
“Angkrish Raghuvanshi was not fairly positive, he stated in all probability it could possibly be umpire’s name. I wasn’t positive as nicely and that was the dialogue.”
KKR captain Rahane held the innings collectively for some time together with Raghuvanshi, digging into his huge home and worldwide expertise.
Rahane was at his finest when he lofted a Bartlett half-volley for a straight six into the sightscreen, taking his aspect to 55 for two on the finish of powerplay.
“Until once I was batting there, we have been fascinated with 2 factors. Wicket was not that simple, 111 was nonetheless chaseable. We batted actually badly. The bowlers did rather well on the floor to limit a robust Punjab batting line-up for 111,” he stated.
KKR misplaced seven wickets and scored simply 24 runs in six overs after that.
“As a person it is advisable be assured. After we have been batting, sweep was very arduous to play. Let the ball come after which take your possibilities. Play cricketing pictures and preserve that intent going. We have been a bit reckless and we have to take full accountability as a batting unit,” stated Rahane.
“Too many issues getting into my head. It is too early. It was a straightforward chase for us. Once I go upstairs I’ll attempt to preserve myself actually calm after which I’ll see what to speak to the boys. Half of the event continues to be remaining. We should be optimistic and play good model of cricket. On the similar time I want to deal with the stuff and transfer ahead.”