Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane suffered an injury scare during a match against Mumbai Indians, forcing him to leave the field at the start of the opposition’s chase. Vice-captain Rinku Singh took over as the on-field skipper in Rahane’s absence. The incident occurred in the fourth over when Rahane, stationed at cover, suddenly went down in pain. Despite initial suggestions of cramps, the exact nature of the injury remains unclear. KKR’s physio assessed the situation, but Rahane had to walk off with the discomfort appearing more serious than anticipated. This left Rinku in charge during a crucial phase of the game. Earlier in the week, KKR CEO Venky Mysore had confirmed Rinku as the vice-captain. Rinku, who has been with KKR since 2018, has become a key player in the middle order and as a finisher. Head coach Abhishek Nayar praised Rinku’s evolution as both a cricketer and a leader. Despite Rahane’s injury, he had led from the front with a score of 67 earlier in the match. Angkrish Raghuvanshi also contributed with 51 runs as KKR posted a competitive total of 220 for 4.
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