India, April 4 -- There have been a lot of rumours about a leadership crisis in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after some social media exchanges between a few players of the squad. The franchise, after losing two consecutive matches at the beginning of the IPL 2026 season, is not only under scrutiny for its poor on-field performance but also for the alleged internal discord. The issue of captain Ajinkya Rahane has been discussed widely after bowler Vaibhav Arora was seen as liking a post that hinted at a change of captain.

Even though the team is still trying to get a combination without the two players who are injured, Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana, the revelations of a rift in the dressing room have led to speculations about th...