India, April 14 -- Kolkata Knight Riders are off to a difficult start this season, still searching for their first win and with just one point on the board, which came from the washed-out game against Punjab Kings. The three-time champions have looked out of sorts, with neither the batting nor the bowling unit clicking as expected. Their struggles with the bat have drawn particular attention, especially the way Sunil Narine has been used. Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy has also come under the scanner.

Once a proven match-winner at the top of the order, Narine has been pushed down the order this season, limiting his chances to make an impact. The move has raised questions, given his past success as an opener. Their big-money signing Cameron G...