KKR management is pretty upset with the BCCI. So much so that their CEO, Venky Mysore, actually sent an email to the Board. And no, this isn’t one of those classic curator complaints or a “spin-friendly pitch” conspiracy theory. This time, the issue is something else entirely.
Picture this: the monsoon arrived early in India, the India-Pakistan conflict forced the IPL into a mid-season pause, and now, as the tournament heads towards its climax, the IPL Governing Council has decided — let’s give each match 120 extra minutes to make sure rain doesn’t ruin the fun. Seems fair, right?
But why is KKR unhappy with this rule change? Flashback to Bengaluru. KKR vs RCB. The much-hyped restart match of the IPL. And boom — rain washed the whole thing out. Not even a single over was bowled. And just like that, the defending champions were knocked out of the playoff race.
Now, Venky Mysore’s point is — if a rule change was going to happen, couldn’t it have been considered before that match? And honestly, he’s not wrong. In his words:
“When the IPL restarted, it was clear that the first game — RCB vs KKR — was at high risk of being interrupted due to rain,” Mysore reportedly said in an email. “The forecast was there for all to see. The match was washed out, and the additional 120 minutes now being applied might have allowed at least a five-over game.”
“These mid-season changes may be necessary under the circumstances,” he added, “but one would have expected more consistency. The washout ended KKR’s playoff chances. I’m sure you understand why we feel aggrieved.”
Translation? KKR could’ve had a shot at staying alive. A little more patience, a little foresight, and maybe the points table would’ve told a very different story today.
And the heartbreak for Kolkata doesn't stop there. Qualifier 2 and the grand finale — both matches were moved from Eden Gardens to Ahmedabad. The reason? Rain forecasts. Sure, the weather apps screamed “rain incoming!”, but let’s be honest — weather predictions are flakier than net run rates. Who knows if it would’ve actually rained that much… or even at all?
Seriously, what’s going on with Kolkata this year? One thing’s clear: IPL 2025 isn’t just about cricket anymore — the off-field drama is spinning just as hard.
