Kolkata Knight Riders Ajinkya Rahane in action during the IPL 2026 T20 Cricket Match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on April 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Refusing to throw in the towel despite a string of setbacks, captain Ajinkya Rahane struck a resolute note after Kolkata Knight Riders’ defeat to Gujarat Titans on Friday (April 17, 2026) night, insisting the side remains committed to “embracing the tough days” in a winless IPL 2026 campaign so far. “It’s not like discussions happen only when we lose. Even when we win, we talk about getting better,” Rahane said. “For us, it’s about accepting that things are not going our way and embracing these tough days — as a team and as individuals. Every day is a new opportunity to improve, play with freedom, back each other and enjoy each other’s success.” Published – April 18, 2026 12:22 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback Priyanka Gandhi praises Revanth’s alternative suggestions on delimitation