The match was played in hot and humid conditions in Abu Dhabi which was a change for a number of key foreign players in the KKR squad like Andre Russell, Pat Cummins and Eoin Morgan.
“Couple of guys — (Pat) Cummins and (Eoin) Morgan — just finished their quarantine today. It is hard — playing in the heat and getting used to the conditions. Don’t want to be too analytical, the boys put in a good effort. I haven’t had the conversation about that (regarding tweaking the top order) with Baz (coach Brendon McCullum), will let you know by the next game,” said Karthik.
Asked specifically about Pat Cummins, who is currently the highest-paid overseas cricketer in the IPL but wasn’t allowed to complete his quota of 4 overs, Karthik said he was confident the pacer would come good.
‘I think it’s very unfair to judge him right now. He’s just off quarantine. Literally at 3:30-4pm is when he…