KKR management's shortcomings laid bare as team accused of destroying Rinku Singh's confidence: ‘He was heartbroken’

To make matters worse, the KKR management has also not shown sufficient faith in the left-hander's abilities, as the match against the Gujarat Titans proved. Even Anukul Roy was sent higher than Rinku, and he came out to bat at No.7. However, his stay was a short one as he was sent back to the hut by Kagiso Rabada.

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary wasn't pleased with the behaviour towards Rinku in the match against Gujarat, saying the need of the hour is to give the batter confidence, but the management is destroying it further.

“Just look at Rinku, when he came back after getting out. He was completely heartbroken. He knew, deep inside, that it shouldn't have happened to him. When you had to build his confidence, you did the exact opposite by sending Rinku down the order. If KKR continue playing like this, they will remain at the bottom,” he added.

Winless KKR

The three-time champions are yet to get a win on the board and remain at the bottom of the points table with just 1 point from six matches. This is the worst-ever start for the franchise in any season of the IPL. Tiwary said that, looking at the recent performances, it's clear that the team atmosphere isn't right within the KKR setup.

“KKR fans have seen three titles. But this year, your main bowlers got injured, but it wasn't like that; all the strength was taken away. The team was still strong. But something is not right, be it the atmosphere or the combination,” said Tiwary.

“It was a disappointing performance,” he added.

KKR will next face off against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, April 19 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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