Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for IPL 2025, leading to concerns about a potential conflict between his role as a captain and a batter. Former KKR player Aakash Chopra highlighted that Rahane’s effectiveness as a batter would depend on him opening the innings or batting at No. 3, where he can make significant contributions during the powerplay. However, with Sunil Narine excelling as an opener last season and likely to retain that role, Rahane may have to adjust his position in the batting lineup.
India legend Harbhajan Singh also suggested that No. 3 would be the best position for Rahane but questioned whether KKR should have chosen a different player as captain if fitting Rahane into the top order proves challenging. The decision to appoint Rahane as captain has raised doubts about his ability to balance leadership responsibilities with his batting performance, with suggestions that other players like Narine or Venkatesh Iyer could have been better suited for the role. The potential conflict between Rahane’s captaincy and batting duties poses a challenge for KKR as they prepare for the upcoming season.
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