New Delhi, April 27 -- Former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja feels there is still hope for Kolkata Knight Riders to defend their crown if they go on a winning spree and script victory in their remaining fixtures in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League.

With seven points from nine fixtures, the Knight Riders are on the verge of ending their title defence in the group stage. Kolkata has been tweaking its squad in a bid to find the winning momentum as the group phase heads towards its business end.

KKR's two-match losing streak ended after rain relentlessly pelted down in their home den, Eden Gardens, and washed away their fixture against Punjab Kings. With five fixtures left, KKR would need to notch up their performances to stand ...