KKR`s Ajinkya Rahane wants a spin-friendly pitch after their loss to RCB, while Siraj and Pant focus on performance.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced a disappointing start in IPL 2025, losing their opening match to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RC by seven wickets. Following the defeat, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed a desire for a more spin-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens to better suit his team`s strengths. However, curator Sujan Mukherjee firmly stated that there are no plans to change the pitch conditions, emphasizing that IPL teams do not influence such decisions.

In other news, Mohammed Siraj, now playing for Gujarat Titans, is focused on his performance in the tournament, acknowledging that selection for the Indian national team is beyond his control. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant`s batting performance for Lucknow Super Giants drew criticism after his first game, with Ambati Rayudu suggesting he needs to refine his shot selection against spinners. Shubman Gill, captain of Gujarat Titans, is optimistic about leading his team to the playoffs, especially after a light-hearted exchange with Glenn Phillips ahead of their upcoming match against Punjab Kings.

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