India, April 8 -- Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time Indian Premier League champions, have struggled to find a strong start to their 2026 campaign. The team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, has this season found itself under the spotlight, with questions raised about its team balance and on-field decision-making. In a league where each moment can shape the course of a campaign, teams heavily rely on their star players. It is the responsibility of every captain to get the best out of them and make changes as needed for the team.

KKR's batting has already been questioned multiple times this campaign, particularly around Cameron Green playing as a specialist batter and not fulfilling the entire role for his hefty price tag. The team has struggled...