IPL, Ajinkya Rahane and KKR

IPL Auction 2025: Is Ajinkya Rahane in line to captain KKR next?
Ajinkya Rahane is likely set to captain Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 after being bought for Rs 1.5 crore at the auction. Despite being dropped as Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy captain, Rahane's leadership experience is highly regarded,
Ajinkya Rahane to lead KKR in IPL 2025? Here’s what we know
The 36-year-old batter, who was bought by KKR at his base price of INR 1.5 crore in the recent auction, is set to take on the leadership role following the departure of Shreyas Iyer.
How has captain Ajinkya Rahane fared in IPL?
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are believed to be eyeing Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This comes after the franchise failed to acquire their IPL 2024 title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer at the recent mega auction.
Reports: Ajinkya Rahane emerges as frontrunner to become Kolkata Knight Riders captain in IPL 2025
This is going to be his second stint for the reigning champions. If reports are to be believed, Rahane has emerged as the frontrunner to lead KKR in the upcoming edition of the IPL.
Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025: Report
Rahane, who had previously played for KKR in 2022, had been bought at his base price of Rs 1.5 crore by defending champions during the final round of bidding in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah.
KKR bought Ajinkya Rahane for his captaincy skills; Venkatesh Iyer got to wait to lead IPL heavyweights: Report
Ajinkya Rahane was asked to hand over Mumbai's T20 captaincy to Shreyas Iyer ahead of SMAT, ironically "Aju" will now lead KKR after Iyer helped them win the IPL trophy last season
KKR Eyes Ajinkya Rahane as IPL 2025 Captain Over Mega-Buy Venkatesh Iyer
Ajinkya Rahane, bought for ₹1.5 crore, set to lead KKR in IPL 2025, sidelining ₹23.75 crore purchase Venkatesh Iyer. Can Rahanes experience guide the champions?
Ajinkya Rahane frontrunner for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in IPL 2025? What happened to Venkatesh Iyer?
Venkatesh Iyer was tipped to become the Kolkata Knight Riders captain in IPL 2025 after the India all-rounder was bought for a staggering ₹23.75 crore in the mega auction.
Will Rahane Lead KKR In IPL 2025?
At the moment it's 90% confirmed that Ajinkya will be the new KKR captain. He was bought by KKR specifically for the purpose of being a viable captaincy option.'
IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders
This comes after KKR bought Rahane at his base price of ₹1.5 crore at the recently concluded IPL auction in Jeddah. A source close to TOI claimed there's a 90% chance of Rahane leading KKR this season.
Ajinkya Rahane, not Venkatesh Iyer, leads race to captain KKR in IPL 2025 – Report
KKR made several shocking calls in the lead-up to the mega auction by not retaining the two Iyers, including their captain Shreyas, who will now play for Punjab Kings from IPL 2025 onwards.
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