Gautam Gambhir left a significant void in KKR, which the management has yet to fill in the IPL.
Gautam Gambhir, who has 10,324 international runs for India and 4,217 IPL runs left KKR with two IPL trophies. KKR made history by bringing Kolkata its first IPL trophy under Gambhir’s leadership.
Gautam Gambhir, the former KKR captain, made the decision to leave Kolkata on his own. Even the KKR CEO and owner contacted Gautam Gambhir several times about this issue because they wanted him to continue as their captain, but Gautam was not interested and wasted no time leaving the team. He requested that the team management not retain him a few days before the retention process began and that they not even raise their right to match card. KKR has become one of the weakest IPL teams following Gautam Gambhir’s departure.
Check Out ‘5 Huge Reasons’ for KKR’s Failure Since Gautam Gambhir’s Departure:
1. Lack Of Leadership
Gautam Gambhir was a successful and seasoned captain, and his retirement left a leadership hole in the team. The team struggled to find a suitable replacement, and the team’s performance may have suffered as a result of the lack of a strong and dynamic captain. KKR has been battling to find a rhythm and a competent skipper who can lead the team from the front, as Gautam Gambhir used to do.
2. Poor Team Selection
The KKR management may have made several questionable squad selection decisions, which could have harmed the club’s success. For example, some players may have been kept despite bad form, or some new players may have been brought in who were not a good match for the team’s style of play. They also abandoned the players they had heavily backed, casting doubt on the management. KKR released players including Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, and Suryakumar Yadav.
3. Inconsistent Batting
KKR has generally been a good batting club, but in recent seasons, their batting has been erratic. Some key players have not performed to their capacity, putting pressure on the rest of the team, nor has the team management shown enough trust in players after a few flops, like CSK and MI used to do with their players, which could possibly be the reason for KKR’s inconsistent batting.
4. Weak Bowling Attack
In previous seasons, KKR’s bowling attack has been a source of concern, with the squad unable to limit opposing batters. Some of the bowlers may have been off of the form, or they may have been employed in inappropriate situations. Can you believe that despite having players like Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, and Varun Chakravarthy, this team is still regarded as having the weakest bowling attack in the IPL due to their speed attack, which has been subpar for several years now.
5. Tactical Errors
The KKR management may have made tactical mistakes during matches, like as poor field placements or incorrect bowling changes, which might have cost the team dearly. Some of these mistakes could have been caused by the coaching staff’s lack of experience or expertise.
Yusuf Pathan, a former Kolkata Knight Riders player, has also questioned the team selection following two consecutive losses in the IPL 2023. “I was surprised why he chose Ferguson for the starting XI.” Why is he playing if you’re not going to give him a fresh ball? He is now bowling that well, so perhaps change him for someone else since his pace bowling assault appears to be extremely weak,” Yusuf Pathan said.
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