India, April 25 -- Ajinkya Rahane has come under increasing scrutiny for both his captaincy and batting as Kolkata Knight Riders continue to struggle at the bottom of the points table. In tournaments like the Indian Premier League, it is often the captain who faces the heat first, and Rahane's returns with the bat have only added to the pressure.

KKR have managed just one win in seven matches, slipping to 10th place, a position far from expectations for a side that has lifted the title three times. Rahane's numbers reflect the broader issues. He has scored 152 runs in seven innings at an average of 25.33, failing to build momentum after starts. While his strike rate of 144.76 appears respectable at first glance, it hasn't quite matched t...