KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain

Shreyas Iyer OUT, De Kock IN; Ajinkya Rahane Captain! KKR's Likely Playing XI vs RCB
Kolkata Knight Riders will play their first match of the Indian Premier League 2025 on March 22 against Royal Challengers Bangalore. With a few big names switching teams, let's see how KKR's playing XI could look like against the RCB.
Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain
Shreyas Iyer had captained KKR to the IPL title in 2024, but they could not retain him as he opted to head back into the auction, where he was bought by Punjab Kings. Incidentally
‘Ajinkya had led India…’: KKR CEO reveals why Venkatesh Iyer was overlooked for captaincy despite ₹23.75 crore bid
KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained choosing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer, citing Rahane's experience and maturity. Rahane's successful leadership in IPL and international cricket, along with his long history in the league.
KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer: 'It takes a lot of maturity...'
Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2025 season, with the franchise choosing experience over youth in their leadership decision. KKR CEO Venky Mysore revealed that while Venkatesh Iyer was considered for the role,
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Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed the reason behind choosing Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper of the defending champions instead of going with their record-signing Venkatesh Iyer. Before the captaincy announcement,
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