Ajinkya Rahane didn’t mince his words, yet walked the fine line of diplomacy. After Kolkata Knight Riders’ narrow loss to Lucknow Super Giants, the Eden Gardens surface once again stirred debate. But the KKR skipper chose to steer clear. When asked about the much-hyped home advantage, Rahane responded with calm irony. No rant, no blame. Just a gentle jab. He said with a faint smile, "There is enough talk about the wicket. You guys have given enough publicity to it. If I say something it will be controversial. Our curator has got a lot of publicity and I think he is happy with that publiciy. You can write anything about home advantage. If I feel something, I will tell IPL rather than talking here." The Kolkata pitch has been under the scanner all season, especially after Eden’s head curator, Sujan Mukherjee, boldly stated that no team would “dictate terms” to him. That statement alone sparked league-wide conversations about fairness, favoritism, and the blurred lines between home turf and home privilege. But Rahane refused to fan the fire. Read also: Preity Zinta Trends After Arya’s Ton, CSK’s Fielding Blunders On icons, crowd allegiance, and KKR’s mindset The post-match press room buzzed with more than just pitch talk. Another question tossed at Rahane struck a familiar chord — Eden’s crowd roaring louder for opposition legends like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Was that disheartening? Not to Rahane. Apart from praising his former mates, he was quick to add that the KKR fans have been loyal, loud, and electrifying throughout the season. Rahane added, "You said about Virat and Dhoni. They have achieved so much and they're role models so it is completely normal. But KKR support has been amazing for us. They're always behind us with the support and energy. When someone like MS comes, people want to see him — and that’s normal." Turning to the actual game, Rahane remained pragmatic despite the gutting 4-run defeat. Chasing 230 was never meant to be easy, but he praised the team's fight. Rahane concluded, “We showed great intent. Sunil set the tone early. The mood inside the dressing room is still positive. Every match teaches us something — win or lose.” With CSK up next at Chepauk on April 11, Rahane and his men will need to harness every ounce of resilience. The crowd may cheer Dhoni louder again, but under Rahane’s understated leadership, KKR is quietly building steel.