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

IPL 2025: KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals why they made Ajinkya Rahane captain instead of Venkatesh Iyer
On March 3, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced that Ajinkya Rahane will lead them in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22. His appointment came after the franchise released their IPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, before the IPL 2025 mega auction.
‘He Has the Experience’: Veteran Piyush Chawla Backs KKR’s Decision to Elect Ajinkya Rahane as Skipper Over Venkatesh Iyer
Veteran Piyush Chawla supports KKR's decision to elect India star Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper over Venkatesh Iyer for the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
Why KKR picked Ajinkya Rahane as skipper over Venkatesh Iyer for IPL 2025? Venky Mysore REVEALS the main reason
CEO Venky Mysore stated that Ajinkya Rahane's experience and maturity made him a stronger candidate for the captaincy compared to Venkatesh Iyer. He also highlighted the challenges that a captain encounters throughout an IPL season.
IPL 2025: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane joins KKR camp
Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has officially joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The seasoned batter was appointed as KKR's captain on March 3.
IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane Named KKR Captain, Venkatesh Iyer as Vice-Captain
KKR will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League on March 22
IPL 2025 KKR Preview: Ajinkya Rahane in for big challenge in title defence campaign
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will look to defend their crown under their new skipper, Ajinkya Rahane, with Venkatesh Ier as his deputy. The Knight Riders will begin their title defence against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the tournament.
KKR appoints Ajinkya Rahane as new captain for IPL 2025
India batter Ajinkya Rahane was Monday assigned captaincy of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League after a remarkable run in the domestic T20 competition. The 36-year-old Rahane,
Ajinkya Rahane Leads KKR in IPL: A New Dawn for a Veteran Star
Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming IPL season, replacing Shreyas Iyer. Rahane's leadership and recent form in domestic T20 competitions make him a prime candidate to steer the defending champions.
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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'Shubho Aarombo': KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane Breaks Coconut, Performs Special Pooja At Eden Gardens; Video
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) started their IPL 2025 journey with a unique prayer ceremony at Eden Gardens on March 12. Head ...
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Ajinkya Rahane appointed KKR captain ahead of IPL 2025
Ajinkya Rahane, whose premium format has been Test cricket ... Among the Indian players, they had to choose between ...