News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the excitement of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has taken on his critics. Breaking his silence on the discussions regarding the team’s performance in the last few matches and his slow batting, Rahane has made it clear that he is not bothered by outside things. Countering the questions being raised on social media and in cricket circles, Rahane has adopted the strategy of ‘answering on the field’.

Noise of criticism and Rahane’s restraint The last week has been full of ups and downs for Kolkata Knight Riders. Rahane was constantly under attack for the defeat against Mumbai Indians and the management of Cameron Green’s injury. Cricket pundits believed that Rahane’s captaincy was missing the aggression that has been the hallmark of KKR. Responding to all these things, Rahane said, “People will keep talking, let them do it. My job is to make my team win and I am focusing on that. It is easy to sit outside and give opinions, but the challenges on the field are different.”

Everything okay within the team? After this statement of Rahane, speculations are being made whether everything is normal in the dressing room. The captain clarified that the team players are supporting each other and do not allow outside noise to come in. He further said that there are ups and downs in cricket, but one or two defeats do not diminish the ability of the team. Rahane indicated that in the upcoming matches, KKR team will take the field with a new strategy and more energy.

Gearing up for upcoming matches It is a matter of relief for KKR fans that Rahane seems completely confident about his form and captaincy. He has sweated for hours during practice sessions and had long conversations with the young players of the team. This ‘hit back’ mode of Rahane shows that he is desperate to silence the critics with his performance in the upcoming matches. Now it remains to be seen how the Kolkata team converts this confidence into victory.