IPL 2023 is very special for Kolkata captain Nitish Rana. Especially because this player is captaining KKR this time. Rana was handed over the command after Shreyas Iyer was injured and he has also impressed everyone with his leadership. Now Rajasthan Royals have a tough challenge in front of Nitish Rana's team, both are going to clash at Eden Gardens. By the way, before this match, KKR captain Nitish Rana made a shocking disclosure.

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Talking to Star Sports, Nitish Rana told that recently he had to face criticisms which hurt his heart. Nitish Rana told that many big experts and big names in cricket had called him weak against short balls. Some even called up Nitish Rana and said such things.

Nitish Rana improves technique against short balls

Nitish Rana told that he felt bad after hearing such things but he practiced against short balls. This is the reason that this season he is playing better against short balls.

Expecting a good performance from Nitish Rana

Please tell that Nitish Rana has scored 326 runs in 11 matches at an average of 29.64 this season. Rana's strike rate is more than 146 which is the best strike rate of his IPL career. Nitish Rana has also scored two half-centuries this season. Let us tell you that the coming three matches are very important for KKR. If KKR, who won five out of 11 matches, wins the remaining three matches, then this team can reach the playoffs. It is expected that Nitish Rana will be able to take his team to the playoffs by playing good innings. Only then will his critics get a befitting reply.

By the way, the captaincy of Nitish Rana has been excellent. He has won the match for Kolkata with his leadership in pressure situations. This is the reason why team owner Shah Rukh Khan is very happy with him. Nitish Rana disclosed this in the interview.