India, April 20 -- Kolkata Knight Riders finally ended their winless run, ending their first half of the season with a crucial win in a low-scoring thriller against Rajasthan Royals. It has been a tough season for KKR, who haven't played great cricket, but at the same time seen plenty of things go against them.

Failing to find results is always a difficult process, and even the best athletes find it extremely taxing to be in that frame of mind for extended periods of time. With a win that got them off the foot of the table, the emotions come to the forefront after the match, as star spinner Varun Chakravarthy told the press that there were tears in the locker room.

"Very, very significant. I can tell you I saw many tears in the dressing...