Amidst the rain interruptions in the KKR vs PBKS clash today at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, KKR owner Shahrukh Khan and CEO Venky Mysore were seen having some serious and animated discussions while waiting for the game to resume. Visuals from the Eden Gardens stands showed SRK gesturing emphatically while Mysore listened intently and nodded.
While the exact conversation was private, experts believe the "serious" nature was triggered by KKR’s poor start, losing two wickets in just 3.4 overs before the rain and captain Ajinkya Rahane’s controversial decision to bat first in overcast conditions. This marks SRK's first appearance at a KKR game in IPL 2026. He was accompanied by his daughter Suhana Khan and manager Pooja Dadlani.
The discussion became a major talking point on social media as it coincided with a decimated KKR bowling attack (missing Narine and Chakaravarthy) and early dismissals of Finn Allen and Cameron Green.
The match remains suspended due to rain as of writing.
KKR’s disastrous start to tournament
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have had a disastrous start to IPL 2026, losing their first two completed matches and currently sitting at 9th place on the IPL 2026 Points Table. KKR's bowling has been their biggest weakness, conceding over 220 runs in each of their first two games. The injuries to Harshit Rana and the sudden unavailability of Sunil Narine (illness) and Varun Chakaravarthy (injury) for today's game have further weakened the attack.
While Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a bright spot with back-to-back fifties, expensive signing Cameron Green has struggled significantly, scoring only 20 runs across two games and currently managing a back injury that prevents him from bowling. Ajinkya Rahane has faced criticism for his tactical decisions, including a highly questioned choice to bat first today in overcast conditions at Eden Gardens.
KKR has 0 points and a poor Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.964. A washout tonight would give them their first point of the season, but their overall form remains a major co huncern for fans.
