Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane revealed that resigning from leadership never crossed his mind despite the team's disappointing start to the IPL season, adding that true character is tested during a squad's toughest moments.

The former champions endured a poor start to their IPL campaign, losing five of their first six matches and slipping to the bottom of the standings. However, they mounted an impressive comeback by securing victories in six of their remaining eight matches, briefly keeping their playoff hopes alive before ultimately missing out on a top-four finish.