We didn't play to our potential, no point blaming pitch: KKR CEO Mysore

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore admitted that the team didn't perform to its potential in the ongoing Indian Premier League, where they are in danger of losing out on a play-off spot.

KKR are currently placed fifth after winning a high-scoring encounter against Mumbai Indians and will be aiming to sneak in as the third or fourth team in the play-offs.

"In all fairness, we have probably not played to our potential. If some of the results had gone our way, we would not be talking about the conditions, pitch and all that," Mysore said when asked if the flat batting track at the Eden Gardens had been an issue.

KKR had lost six straight games before winning the MI encounter and keeping play-off hopes alive.

The two-time IPL champions main strength over the years had been their spin bowling but the pitch, which was re-laid two years ago, it has turned into a batsman's paradise.

Mysore however didn't deny that they have been let down by the Eden track.

"You build a team based on your home conditions primarily because you're playing seven games there. So it's been slightly unusual in that sense. That's (home advantage) a good thing and that's how rivalries are built up," Mysore told reporters at the sidelines of a charity event.

Mysore said the IPL franchise will hold discussions with the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) brass, including president Sourav Ganguly on getting back the home advantage but there's no question of moving away from the city.

"We will try and continue to have good discussions with the CAB, curator, the president and others to make sure that as home team we should have some advantage."
"Until yesterday, we had lost six in a row but every game was pretty much sold out. Fans have come cheering all the way. That's great to see. That just shows, while losing is frustrating for everyone, the support remains and it continues. So there is no question of that type of a thought process."