KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane

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,
‘He Has the Experience’: Veteran Piyush Chawla Backs KKR’s Decision to Elect Ajinkya Rahane as Skipper Over Venkatesh Iyer
Former India cricketer Piyush Chawla has declared his support for Ajinkya Rahane in the upcoming IPL 2025 season by backing up KKR's decision to elect the veteran cricketer as their new skipper. Chawl
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.
‘Ajinkya brings with him…’: KKR CEO opens up on giving the leadership role to Ajinkya Rahane for IPL 2025
The CEO of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Venky Mysore, revealed the reason for which Ajinkya Rahane was picked over Venkatesh Iyer for the leadership role. When stating that Iyer was initially considered for captaincy,
Who’s the most successful KKR captain? Check it out as social media reacts to Ajinkya Rahane's appointment for IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as captain for IPL 2025, aiming to regain their winning form. KKR's leadership history includes notable captains like Sourav Ganguly and Gautam Gambhir.
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
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,
‘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.
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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 ...
How Ajinkya Rahane turned his game around in the shortest format
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane credits his success in IPL and domestic T20s to playing fearless yet composed ...