‘Kuch bolunga toh bawal ho jayega’: Ajinkya Rahane reignites Eden Gardens pitch controversy after KKR’s loss to LSG | Cricket Information

Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photograph)

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed dissatisfaction with the pitch at Eden Gardens, noting its lack of help for spinners following the crew’s dwelling defeat.
Rahane, whereas cautious in his remarks, hinted on the potential controversy surrounding discussions of ‘dwelling benefit.’
The match towards Lucknow Tremendous Giants, which led to a slim four-run defeat for KKR, marked their second loss in three dwelling video games this season.
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Rahane highlighted the ineffective spin bowling situations, contrasting with expectations for the match.
“Firstly, there was no assist for the spinners, let me clear that,” Rahane mentioned within the post-match press convention. “They used the boundary rather well, you understand, bowling to the longer finish, I imply longer boundary, they did that actually effectively, our bowlers tried as effectively, however once more, (Nicholas) Pooran and Mitchell Marsh batted rather well in between, they took their probabilities which got here off rather well for them.”

“It was a stunning wicket, all of us noticed that, scoring nearly 500 runs on this monitor, arduous for the bowlers, however once more, they used the situations and used the boundary rather well.”
The sport noticed a high-scoring affair with LSG setting a formidable complete of 238/3, and KKR falling brief at 234/7.
Rahane’s technique to bowl first didn’t yield the specified end result because the opposition batters, notably Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, capitalized on the situations successfully.
KKR’s spin duo, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, struggled, failing to safe any wickets and conceding runs at a price of over 9 per over.

This efficiency led to questions concerning the relevance of ‘dwelling benefit’ within the IPL, a subject Rahane approached with warning to keep away from controversy.
“See, there’s been sufficient discuss concerning the wicket. Aap logon ne bahut usko yeh kar diya hai. Toh agar fundamental abhi kuch bolunga na, toh bawal ho jayega. (You folks have already hyped it up rather a lot. So if I say something now, it would create an enormous controversy),” Rahane added.
“Jo hamare curator hai, unko bahut publicity mila. I feel he is proud of that publicity. Dwelling benefit ke baare mein aapko jo likhna hai, aap likh sakto, jo laga. (Our curator has obtained plenty of publicity. I feel he is proud of that publicity. You possibly can write no matter you’re feeling like concerning the dwelling benefit). If I’ve any concern, I might most likely convey it to the IPL reasonably than talking about it right here.”
Relating to his private efficiency and aspirations for an India comeback, Rahane mentioned, “I am actually having fun with my cricket in the mean time, firstly enjoying for KKR and enjoying on the Eden. For me, it is all about staying within the second, having fun with my cricket, having fun with my batting, and that is it. I do not wish to suppose far too forward.”