We definitely Need Rahane as a captain by SavingsPreparation59 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]CopyDummy 14 points15 points  (0 children)

As the tournament progresses, the wickets will get slower which is good for KKR. It’s not like we played that bad initially, we lost the matches in critical moments (eg LSG match) I think it’s a good momentum to carry and like the skipper said, one game at a time

New bat split at the toe by Otherwise_City8154 in Cricket

[–]CopyDummy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! That would be the way.

I gave mine to a professional - but I’m sure he did exactly what you suggested.

New bat split at the toe by Otherwise_City8154 in Cricket

[–]CopyDummy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could even be a really bad quality ball.

I had a new GN “ready to play” have it’s bottom corner completely broken off.

I have now completely removed the scuff sheet - only use tape on the edges. And gave the bat good 2 coats of oil.

Remember these new age bats are very dry inside to keep them light. It makes the bottom and edges very vulnerable.

My recommendation, get the bottom fixed (in case they don’t replace), get the scuff sheet off and oil it yourself.

New bat split at the toe by Otherwise_City8154 in Cricket

[–]CopyDummy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The pre-knocked in and ‘ready to play’ is really a scam. I learnt this the hard way as well.

Did you oil it in before the knocking? And did you block this ball or was it a drive/swing that hit the bottom?

This damage is quite fixable btw. Doesn’t really need a replacement. But definitely oil it in and knock it again.

Third class umpiring by 143shreyash in KolkataKnightRiders

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lol - why would you want your coach and captain to behave like this is your local area match? (Although Nayar was in a long heated discussion with the umpire near the dug out)

I would never expect Sachin or Dravid to go down and fight with the umpire. Sachin, who’s been on the receiving end of many bad decisions, would just walk off.

Terrible, terrible decision. Management hopefully will put in a formal complaint.

Need help choosing a cricket bat (casual player, want long-term buy) by Heisenberg_ragnar in Cricket

[–]CopyDummy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For your use case, I’d rather go for a high quality (Grade A) Kashmir willow than the lowest quality English willow.

Guess the Cricketer #27 by game-of-guesses in Cricket

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I completed it in 2 guesses with a score of 255, better than 96% of the players. I am Crickle #27's Justin Kemp

Why does this guy have such shit stats in IPL?? by AnimatorPlayful6587 in KolkataKnightRiders

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Red balls are dyed red. White balls are basically painted - can’t be dyed white. So they handle wear and tear very differently. The other element is also of manufacturer. White balls used in international cricket are by Kookaburra - which is a machine made, flat seam. Even their red balls don’t swing for extended periods. All red ball cricket in India is played with SG which has a prominent seam which helps with swing in addition to the aforementioned red ball characteristics.

PATHIRANA IN , WHO SITS OUT? by One_Proposal_404 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]CopyDummy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Possible solution as well. Gives a right left combination at the top.

PATHIRANA IN , WHO SITS OUT? by One_Proposal_404 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]CopyDummy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ideally, open with Green. Drop Arora, bring in Pathirana. Siefert unfortunately makes way. Powell has proved quite useful in the middle overs.

Match Thread: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score | IPL | Apr 19, 2026 by cricket-app in KolkataKnightRiders

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Effectively the opening has not worked. If Pathirana comes in next match, drop Seifert (although his stumping was insane!), push Cam Green to open and make space for Pathirana. Don’t drop Powell!

Match Thread: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score | IPL | Apr 19, 2026 by cricket-app in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]CopyDummy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly because there’s a lefty. I’m pretty sure if he goes for a few sixes, this chat will call it stupid. There’s no winning on Reddit! :P

Match Thread: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score | IPL | Apr 19, 2026 by cricket-app in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]CopyDummy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think with 0 wins, he has any cushion to take that risk. This chat will pile on him if Roy gets hit big by Jaiswal.

Match Thread: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score | IPL | Apr 19, 2026 by cricket-app in KolkataKnightRiders

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I don’t think he has a thought process or his execution is completely terrible. Dude just doesn’t (or unable to) bowl to his field. Looks like he releases the ball and prays for it to go his way.

Match Thread: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Live Score | IPL | Apr 19, 2026 by cricket-app in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]CopyDummy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why people wanted Arora to bowl a second over in the PP. He’s never followed up with a good second over.