The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are facing a challenging start to their season, having secured just one point from a washed-out match against Punjab Kings. Their performance has raised concerns, particularly regarding the batting lineup and captain Ajinkya Rahane's leadership. Manoj Tiwary, a former KKR player, has emphasized the need for better leadership and suggested that Sunil Narine should be reinstated as an opener. Tiwary highlighted Narine's past success, noting that he scored 488 runs during KKR's championship seasons, and his ability to maintain a strike rate between 180-200 when batting at the top. Tiwary also proposed an aggressive opening combination of Finn Allen and Narine, advocating for a more dynamic batting order to match the scoring rates seen in other teams. He believes that KKR must adapt to ensure they can score 90-100 runs in the powerplay to improve their chances of winning.