Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have had a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, suffering losses in their first two matches. In their latest game against the Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, KKR opted to bat first but quickly found themselves struggling at 25/2 after losing key players Finn Allen and Cameron Green early. The decision to bat first drew criticism from cricket analysts including Kevin Pietersen and Anil Kumble. During a rain break, KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was spotted in an intense discussion with CEO Venky Mysore, which caught the attention of viewers. This was Khan's first attendance at a KKR match this season, accompanied by his manager and daughter, Suhana Khan. The team made adjustments to their lineup due to the unavailability of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, bringing in Rovman Powell and Navdeep Saini. The franchise is particularly focused on the performance of Cameron Green, who was purchased for INR 25.20 crore (approximately $3 million USD) but has yet to bowl in the tournament as they await clearance from Cricket Australia regarding his workload management.