Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially announced Ajinkya Rahane as the captain and Venkatesh Iyer as the vice-captain ahead of IPL 2025. The franchise made the announcement through CEO Venky Mysore, who expressed confidence in the leadership duo as KKR aims to defend their IPL title this season.
Rahane, known for his experience and leadership skills, will bring stability and tactical acumen to the team. Venkatesh Iyer, a key KKR player over the years, has been recognized for his leadership qualities and will serve as an important deputy to Rahane.
Speaking on the appointment, Venky Mysore stated, “We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader. Also, Venkatesh Iyer has been a franchise player for KKR and brings a lot of leadership qualities. We are confident that they will combine well as we start the defense of our title.”
KKR, who clinched the IPL trophy last season, will now look to build on their momentum with this new leadership duo at the helm. Fans will be eager to see how Rahane and Iyer guide the team in IPL 2025 as KKR eyes another championship run.
