IPL 2026: KKR skipper Rahane hits back at critics, says they have ‘certain agenda’ against him

Rahane says agenda, jealousy driving strike-rate criticism after KKR's successive defeats

Rahane was also KKR's leading run-scorer last season despite a poor eighth place finish in their title defence.

Rahane says agenda, jealousy driving strike-rate criticism after KKR’s successive defeats - The Tribune

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has hit back at criticism around his strike rate, suggesting that there is a “certain agenda” and an element of “jealousy” behind the chatter.

"Agenda, Jealousy": Ajinkya Rahane Fumes At Reporter's Question In Press Conference

Ajinkya Rahane cited "agenda and jealousy" as the reasons behind the chatter around his strike-rate in IPL.

'I guess they're jealous' - Rahane takes on detractors over strike-rate criticism

"We needed a couple of big partnerships, guys who were set, they needed to take it deep," Ajinkya Rahane says of KKR's batting effort against SRH

IPL 2026: KKR skipper Rahane hits back at critics, says they have ‘certain agenda’ against him

Ajinkya Rahane’s strike rate has been 150 in the IPL this season so far, his highest (overall) since 2023. However, it has still been a talking point.

Ajinkya Rahane lashes out at critics over strike-rate talk amid KKR’s loss to SRH: ‘They don’t like to watch me play’

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane defends his batting style and strike-rate after back-to-back losses to SRH in IPL 2026, dismissing critics and focusing on his partnership with Finn Allen.