New Delhi, April 15 -- Kolkata Knight Riders are in a crisis. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has put his finger squarely on what he believes is the root cause: to turn Andre Russell into a coach. Instead, they should have played him as the match-winning all-rounder he still is, according to Kaif.

KKR have now lost 4 of their 5 matches in IPL 2026. Their only point has come from a washed-out game against the Punjab Kings. They have been beaten by Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants.

Last night, they lost to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, where they were bowled out for 160 chasing CSK's 192. The defending champions look unrecognisable from the side that lifted the trophy just two years ago.

Kaif's argument...