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Rahane hits back at critics after KKR defeat
After KKR’s six-wicket loss at Wankhede, captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his approach and pointed to improved T20 strike rates since 2023 while saying critics are jealous.
Apr 3rd 2026 · India
Insights
- Rahane said critics are jealous and that he is unfazed by negative talk.
- He made the comments after KKR’s six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.
- His T20 strike rate rose from about 100-105 in 2020-22 to 172.49 in 2023, dipped to 123.47 in 2024, and recovered to 147.73 in 2025 and 167.50 in 2026.
- He scored 71 not out off 29 for Chennai Super Kings in 2023 and was KKR’s top scorer in 2025 with 390 runs.
- He began the 2026 campaign with 67 off 40 against Mumbai Indians.
Sources
- Cameron Green breaks silence with action after Rahane’s cricket Australia remark timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- KKR vs SRH: Run-out chaos! Cameron Green falls prey to bizarre mix-up - Watch timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane hits back at critics: “They are jealous of me” gulfnews.com
- 'Agenda against me, they’re jealous’: Rahane's no-holds-barred swipe at critics timesofindia.indiatimes.com