Former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikanth has come under attack. Ryan PragueCriticism Rajasthan Royals The captain for his disappointing return with the bat in the ongoing IPL season. Despite Rajasthan Royals remaining in the top four with four wins from six matches, concerns about Parag’s form continue to mount. The right-hander has struggled to make meaningful contributions, especially in crunch situations, and has failed to guide the side through difficult phases. With the Royals’ previous defeats, their over-reliance on the top-order — Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashaswi Jaiswal — as well as No. 3 Dhruv Jurel has become evident, exposing the middle-order’s weakness. Srikanth did not hold back in his assessment, openly mocking Prague’s repeated failures and questioning his overall impact this season. In a quick remark he also brought Ajinkya Rahane In conversation, suggest that the two batsmen are vying for the unwanted distinction of being the poorest performers. “Prague, as always, is only fit for his stylish walk after doing nothing with the bat and the ball. It’s a competition between him and Rahane as to who is the worst batsman. Prague has done well for one season, and that’s it,” Srikanth said on his YouTube channel. In contrast, Rahane has scored 152 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 144.76, while Parag’s struggles are reflected in his tally of just 61 runs at a strike rate of 122. At the other end of the table, Kolkata Knight Riders are at the bottom with just one win from seven matches, while Rajasthan Royals are third. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians restarted their campaign with a dominant 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans. An emphatic win could be a turning point for the five-time champions, who have been struggling for rhythm. Srikanth backed Mumbai for a late surge, highlighting his history of delivering in high-pressure games. At the same time, he bluntly dismissed the chances of Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Supergiants, claiming that both sides are effectively out of the play-off race. “MI have the potential to do well in big matches, which can suddenly take them to the playoffs. After this match, there is no way anyone can finish MI. KKR and LSG, of course, are already knocked out. They will only fight for 9th vs 10th,” he added. Focusing on the clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, Srikanth singled out SRH as the clear favourites. He questioned the use of Karun Nair at No. 3, expressing a major concern in Delhi’s batting setup. “SRH will be favourites. DC have a problem at No.3. They are playing Karun Nair there. He is a Test match player playing T20,” Srikanth said.
