‘I take the blame’: Ajinkya Rahane after KKR’s stunning defeat | Cricket Information – The Occasions of India

“Nothing to precise. 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) workforce.
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 workforce. I performed the unsuitable shot, it was lacking however nonetheless I’ll take the blame.”
“Angkrish Raghuvanshi was not fairly positive, he mentioned most likely it could possibly be umpire’s name. I wasn’t positive as properly 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 greatest 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 enthusiastic about 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 powerful Punjab batting line-up for 111,” he mentioned.
KKR misplaced seven wickets and scored simply 24 runs in six overs after that.
“As a person you should be assured. Once we have been batting, sweep was very exhausting to play. Let the ball come after which take your possibilities. Play cricketing photographs and preserve that intent going. We have been a bit reckless and we have to take full duty as a batting unit,” mentioned Rahane.
“Too many issues getting into my head. It is too early. It was a simple chase for us. After 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 remains to be remaining. We have to be optimistic and play good model of cricket. On the identical time I want to deal with the stuff and transfer ahead.”