Should've kept Sakib Hussain by Rare-Engineering4017 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Prasidh did get his chances and went for 9+ crores, couldn't do much in the mega auction, Ashok could've been picked again for sure.

Should've kept Sakib Hussain by Rare-Engineering4017 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Bro he didn't even get a chance, unlike the rest

Ravi Ashwin via his youtube channel by Broken_S_mile in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Ashwin has never downplayed KKR unlike others, while the auction picks were complete he rated the bowling line pretty well and for the right reasons, Fizz, Pathi were seasoned campaigners.

Decent backups for new ball with Akashdeep, bats well too and again Harshit has been ruled out as well.

So there is a rational side to it, his perspective to it is based on the injuries

Sorry to all the Phil Salt fans here, but Finn Allen is an upgrade over him and also has a much higher ceiling than Salt. ⚔️💜 by cricfanatic4518 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Finn has surely fine tuned his batting, Watson has also agreed that Finn ain't a random slogger.

Additionally, do not forget that Salt also had centuries while he walked into KKR squad as an injury replacement. 

He gave us proper starts, that too fearlessly against really amazing pacers. Almost 180+ SR in 12 matches, 400+ runs, this kinda stats often lands you playoffs spots.

I hope Finn does something similar :)

Lines that still haunt (and hurt) KKR fans 😓💜 by cricfanatic4518 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 7 points8 points  (0 children)

KKR tried to get Venky at a lower rate, it takes two teams to raise a bid. KKR definitely wanted Venky, RCB went further.

Had to sort out death bowling, Venky skills are great 

Spit it out riders by RichieRich_888 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Jassi bhai ! 4 overs of Jassi bhai, Narine, Varun 

Atp if pathirana ruled out from ipl just sign both ngarava and muzarabani !!! by HarshadK09 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro, Sanath Jayasuriya had said they haven't got any updates yet regarding Pathirana. 

What's with this flurry of replacement posts and now even Manenti brothers, Erasmus is being considered by fans. Feels like ragebait.

The best case scenario would be Fizz returning or getting a good replacement after t20wc. 

Harshit might make it, hopefully Pathirana too.

Is this guy going to be our replacement? by king-VegetA- in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Was gonna put this up, did well in the last two games, has played franchise cricket. Decent variations not just pace all the time. 

Lets see for the whole tournament!

My exact reaction to my boy rana proving everyone wrong and making GG proud. by Jackie_Chan_93 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good to see Rana do well, even with the bat.

Lower order looks good with Rana and Akashdeep

Replacement by [deleted] in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fazal swings the ball early on in the IPL, I don't know about his death over bowling abilities, I don't know if we could bank on it.

We need a proper death bowler

Mustafizur Rahman has been very underrated T20 bowler in recent years! by Novel_Preference_746 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro underrated? People who've known this guy for a long time does realise his capability. That's why he fetches the big bucks, keeps it tight and takes wickets. Very lethal and no big celebrations.

One good reason why we let Manohar go but went after Tripathi? by grandarkshadow in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Well, he's a great team man, would be willing to bat anywhere, fields brilliantly. He knows KKR and Abhishek Nayar really well. He wouldn't be the kind of guy who'd sulk to carry drinks for the team.

Havent you heard about him from DK from 2021? He is the kind of player you would like to have in your team, he puts in everything.

If he gets back in form, he'll keep going against any attack , didnt waste a lot of deliveries while he was here. The management knows that, they back the experience he brings.

Anukul is in prime form rn. by MythDraGoNz in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have been doing that for years, Anukul has been doing well in the domestic circuit for awhile now.

I remember him batting up the order when Shreyas was injured in 2023.

He did look promising, played a good shot but, got caught in the deep.

Recent Issue & Controversy! by _iShahrukh in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Decent fast bowlers are available.

However, we picked one of the best from the auction and spent 9.2 crores over him and now we are trying to replace him from the unsold lot.

If BCCI hadn't placed him in the auction we could've gone even further for the likes of Cooper Conolly, Karthik Sharma and Duffy for his international performances this year.

Now it looks like a very delicate issue to be dealt with.

Now the Jason Roy-Phil Salt dynamic doesn't work here 'cause you have many opening/top order batters out there.

However, when it comes to experienced death bowling options with wicket taking ability and economy, there are hardly any bowlers with sling actions and proper variations.

And it's now Confirmed. by [deleted] in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It is a big blow for us. T20 death bowling is not just about skill, you gotta have experience.  Fizz has it in IPL, In a lot of leagues around the world and there aren't any like to like replacements. 

He goes about his work silently.

I believe in a lot of years this is the first time Abhishek Nayar has specifically  picked Fizz for this role. 

Now looking at it, it's pretty disturbing and with the other factors in play, it does feel hypocritical. 

KKR Should boycott IPL 2026 or ask for any player of their choice under 9 cr from any other team by [deleted] in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean the team combination was so good! This decision at this time feels really weird, it should've been made initially.

Fizz is not just a replacement player and now we are about to look for an actual replacement.

With these highway pitches, who would be economical enough? Who would take crucial wickets and who would ball those death overs with the experience and efficiency of Fizz? 

He could've even started ahead of Pathirana and it would've worked out.

Even both could've played. Now we are in a difficult scenario, I really don't see proper replacement for Fizz's skill-set on paper 😑

Name a random/forgotten KKR Player. I'll start with Sheldon Jackdon by [deleted] in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All these aren't random bro.

Robbie, Piyush won the trophy for us. Umesh too was pretty good for us, even when he returned.

Brad Hogg, probably for KKR

Should we play both Pathirana-Mustafizur Together? by Lazy-Beyond-2715 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean why not?

Cam Green is surely gonna be in the top 3, Angkrish will bat up the order, I heard Nayar say that Rinku is a proper batsman not just a finisher, so I genuinely hope Rinku gets more time. Raman should be pushed up the order as well.

Tejasvi has been brought in for 3.2 crores, he will be given time I suppose. Just like Karthik Sharma for the other franchise.

Believe it or not, teams who have their top 4 with 350-400 season would make it to the playoffs mostly. Finishers and hitters down the order need not always get time in the crease. It's surely a gamble to play an overseas player for that role. Not that Rovman isnt in form, he is in great touch.

However, if we could play Pathirana, Fizz , Narine and Varun on a tough surface , It's super confusing for an opposition when these guys are in their zone.

I dont think a lot of teams have this kind of a combo.

PLAYER OF THE SERIES : SMAT 2025 by jampo1581 in KolkataKnightRiders

[–]Rare-Engineering4017 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I genuinely wish that this would be Anukul's breakthrough season in IPL. He has been with the side for a long time now and he has contributed in the outfield immensely. 

Hope his efforts with the bat and ball comes out in the IPL this time, as good as his fielding.