The first team to make it to the IPL 2024 playoffs was Kolkata Knight Riders, who upset Mumbai Indians a few nights earlier. It was raining on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where the two-time champions were supposed to play the Gujarat Titans in their penultimate group round match. The Titans’ remote prospects of making the playoffs were likewise wiped out by the rain.
The KKR batter Nitish Rana’s response to pundit Harsha Bhogle went viral, despite the fact that there wasn’t much for the spectators. Regarding the finger injury that kept the southpaw out of the game for most of the season, questions were raised.
Asking whether something was bothering Rana, Harsha Bhogle could not take his gaze off his finger. The player for the Kolkata Knight Riders stated that he was well but joked that he was unable to give the finger.
“Watch your hands, Nitish. Are things going well? Harsha made a question.
Certainly, sir, all is well. As it’s the middle finger, I’m unable to reveal it to you,” replied Rana.
After missing ten games because of a finger injury he received during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rana returned to the KKR team. He played in the May 11 matchup over MI. Before being run out, he amassed 33 runs off 23 balls, including four fours and a six.
In Rana’s absence, Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided stability to the middle order. The remaining games are anticipated to feature the left-hander.
