IPL, Ajinkya Rahane and KKR

A candid Ajinkya Rahane puts his best foot forward as KKR skipper ahead of IPL 2025
After KKR roped him in at his base price of Rs 1.5 crore when he went unsold in the first round in Jeddah and then named him captain — is of course quite uncommon
KKR IPL 2025 Captaincy: CEO Explains Why Ajinkya Rahane Got the Nod, Discusses Venkatesh Iyer as a Future Skipper
The CEO revealed why Rahane was picked as the skipper for the upcoming season and what is in store for Venkatesh Iyer.
Ajinkya Rahane appointed KKR captain ahead of IPL 2025
India batter Ajinkya Rahane will captain defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League beginning on March 22, the franchise announced on Monday. Rahane replaces Shreyas Iyer as the skipper with the latter tasked to lead Punjab Kings this season.
IPL 2025: For Ajinkya Rahane, an unfinished business awaits at KKR
He proved himself as India skipper in Australia; IPL will provide a different opportunity as leader this season
IPL 2025: KKR CEO reveals reason behind Ajinkya Rahane's appointment as captain
The defending Champions are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of IPL 2025 on March 22.
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,
IPL 2025: Why Ajinkya Rahane was chosen over Venkatesh Iyer for KKR captaincy role? Venky Mysore reveals
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,
'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 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed veteran top order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday. The 36-year-old fills the void ...
IPL 2025: This star player to captain Kolkata Knight Riders in upcoming 18th season
Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the new captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025. Venkatesh Iyer has been named ...