Krishnamachari Srikkanth, a former cricketer and captain of India, has openly criticized Ajinkya Rahane (captain of Kolkata Knight Riders) and Riyan Parag (captain of Rajasthan Royals) for their poor performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Rahane has managed to score 152 runs in six matches, but his performance has been marred by back-to-back ducks. Meanwhile, Parag has only accumulated 61 runs in six matches, leading Srikkanth to declare that both players are 'fighting for the worst batter's tag.' Srikkanth further criticized Parag's captaincy, particularly for not utilizing Ravindra Jadeja effectively during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He expressed disbelief at Parag's reasoning for limiting Jadeja's overs, questioning the logic behind his decisions. In contrast, Srikkanth praised the Mumbai Indians for their impressive 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans, stating that they have the potential to make a strong comeback in the playoffs.