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Rahane Injured, Rinku Steps Up as KKR Captain
29 Mar
Summary
- Rahane sustained an injury during the fourth over, prompting his exit.
- Rinku Singh, the new vice-captain, assumed leadership duties.
- KKR posted a strong score of 220 for 4, with Rahane contributing 67 runs.
In a critical moment during the fourth over, Ajinkya Rahane was sidelined due to an injury, prompting immediate concern and assessment by the team's physio. The discomfort appeared significant, leading Rahane to leave the field, with Rinku Singh subsequently taking over the captaincy responsibilities.
Rinku Singh's role expanded as he assumed leadership, a first for his T20 career. This transition follows his recent appointment as vice-captain, a move confirmed earlier in the week. KKR had earlier posted a formidable total of 220 for 4 in their innings.
Rahane had earlier played a pivotal role in setting the competitive score, scoring a rapid 67 runs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi also contributed significantly with a fluent 51, underscoring KKR's strong batting performance.
