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Dinesh Karthik says KKR must “gel” before the IPL.
To win 6 out of 7, Karthik says the team is in “excellent shape.”
KKR is 7th in the points rankings with 2 wins from 7.
CSK wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik says the squad is in a “good situation” and would strive to win six of the remaining seven games in order to qualify for the playoffs.
Dinesh Karthik, the wicket-keeper batsman for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), claimed the squad is in a “good spot” and simply needs to gel. A former England pundit, Karthik has joined the KKR camp. “Overall, I think we’re doing well as a team. We need to unite and make a difference this time. We need 6 wins out of 7 to qualify “Karthik told the KKR website.
“That’s it. That’s what we’ll aim towards as a team. Take it one game at a time but aim for 6/7 wins “he said.
KKR missed out on the playoffs in the 2020 IPL. Having ended sixth last year due to a poor net run rate, KKR will be hoping for a better result this time around.
“We missed qualifying for playoffs last year in UAE by a whisker. We won as many games as the previous team but came up short. We’ve finished fifth for two years in a row. That still gnaws at me “Mr. Karthik
KKR has only won two out of seven matches in the first phase of IPL 2021, but Karthik insists the team will focus on the positives and keep playing aggressive cricket.
“KKR is known for playing aggressive cricket. I want it in the second half. I still like the team spirit. We’re positive and have a coach that is constantly positive “Karthik
“Keep supporting us, fans. We’ll do our best to make you proud. It did make you grin during the last two IPLs. We’ll try harder this time “he said.
On September 19, Mumbai Indians will face Chennai Super Kings. On October 8, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals will play their final league game.
