How are the IPL 6 play-offs shaping up? Who are the players to watch out for as the league enters its decisive phase? Cricketnext and IBNLive sports editor Jamie Alter joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the matter.
Q. Don't you think KKR have been very unlucky this time? I do admit.. they not playing upto the mark.. but.. unlucky because... there are injury problems... most of their matches were afternoon matches... and now... their homes matches are gonna be in Ranchi.... so clearly... luck is not on their side. Asked by: saurabh
A. Hi Saurabh, I don't think they have really been unlucky. You have to play whatever and wherever the IPL puts you. The big problem was getting starts with the bat. Bisla only clicked in two late matches which meant that Gambhir was always lacking a partner. Persisting with Yusuf was a mistake, Kallis has not done anything with the bat, and the absence of a proper fast bowler has also been a factor....
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