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Captain plays a big role: Pathan questions Rahane over Chakaravarthy call

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan criticized Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy, specifically his handling of struggling bowler Varun Chakaravarthy. Pathan believes Rahane's decision to bowl Chakaravarthy during the powerplay, where he conceded heavily, put undue pressure on the spinner. This tactical choice, Pathan argued, backfired, impacting a bowler who has previously been a match-winner for KKR.

3 Apr 2026 9:11 am