‘Sport is about failing’: KKR unfazed by opening loss, confident ahead of clash against Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

KKR cricketers throughout a coaching session at Eden Gardens. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders‘ (KKR) bowling coach Bharat Arun stays optimistic regardless of their opening match loss within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. As KKR prepares to face Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Wednesday, Arun emphasised that the group is not overly involved about their defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and is targeted on bouncing again.
Both KKR and Rajasthan Royals enter the match on the again of losses, with KKR struggling a seven-wicket defeat to RCB and Royals falling to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 44 runs. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Arun highlighted the positives from KKR’s first sport whereas acknowledging areas for enchancment.
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“As a team, we are not too worried about it. It’s always good to win the first match, you gain the momentum. But there were a lot of positives from the first game, some lessons to be learnt from there,” Arun mentioned.
Addressing considerations over KKR’s batting efficiency, significantly the modest contributions of star gamers Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, Arun remained confident of their skills.

“Sport is about failing. You fail more often, then you succeed. Champions like Russell must have it weighing on their minds when they fail, but they are always out to prove themselves. We are hoping he will really come good in tomorrow’s game,” he acknowledged.
Arun additionally backed Rinku Singh, citing his robust performances in pre-tournament matches.
Commenting on the aggressive steadiness within the IPL, Arun noticed, “Every team is batting well, getting and chasing 250-plus scores. You can’t say this team is better than the other. Every team is evenly balanced, both in batting and bowling.”

He confused the significance of seizing essential moments in matches. “Teams that snatch those crucial moments at any given point of time are going to win. How challenged you are to seize those key moments is what matters.”
On KKR’s strategic strategy, Arun emphasised a team-oriented mindset. “All teams have some really fantastic batters. There is no point in targeting one player; we have to look at the whole team and devise a strategy accordingly. Our game plan is to win.”
Regarding the match venue, the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Arun expressed optimism about the enjoying situations. “We have not had a look at the wicket yet, but it seems good. The conditions are excellent, and the outfield looks really good for us. We hope to have a very good contest,” he concluded.