India, April 29 -- Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have failed to get going in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side are on the cusp of being eliminated from the playoffs race. KKR need to win their remaining five matches to keep their hopes alive. A loss against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will all but knock them out of the playoffs race. Ahead of the fixture, KKR pacer Harshit Rana admitted to missing the thrill and aura of Gautam Gambhir.

Gambhir mentored the franchise during last year's title-winning campaign. KKR's success paved the way for the former India opening batter to become the head coach of the Indian men's senior side.

KKR does have the rest of the support ...