Kolkata, April 8 -- Out of tune and still searching for answers, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be desperate to reset their campaign when they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League clash at Eden Gardens here on Thursday, hoping home conditions can finally spark a turnaround.
After three games without a win, KKR find themselves at a crossroads early in the season. Their previous outing against Punjab Kings summed up their struggles, reduced to 16/2 inside two overs before rain intervened to hand them a solitary point. It was a narrow escape, but also a timely reminder of the fragility that has crept into their batting.
The immediate challenge will be handling a resurgent Lucknow attack led...