Kolkata Knight Riders have announced their leadership for the 2025 IPL season, with Ajinkya Rahane appointed as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain. Rahane expressed his excitement about leading the team, calling it an honor and expressing confidence in their well-balanced squad.
Rahane’s return as an IPL captain comes after a remarkable turnaround in his career. Initially unsold after a lackluster stint with CSK, KKR secured him for his base price of Rs 1.50 Cr in the accelerated auction round. Since then, Rahane has rediscovered his form, leading Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy glory as the tournament’s top scorer with 469 runs at an impressive average of 58.62 and a blazing strike rate of 164.56.
KKR, who have won three IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024) and finished as runner-up in 2021, will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22.
The team will be looking to defend their title under the leadership of Rahane and with the support of vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer. Fans are eager to see how the team will perform in the upcoming season, especially with Rahane’s recent success and the strong squad they have assembled. The match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be a crucial test for KKR as they aim to start the season on a positive note and build momentum towards another successful campaign in the IPL.
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