IPL, Rahane and KKR

IPL 2025: Can KKR defend their title under Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy? Detailed SWOT analysis
A detailed SWOT analysis of what lies ahead for Kolkata Knight Riders in their quest of defending the IPL title. The Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their IPL 2025 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener on March 22,
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
IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy Record
In IPL 2025, Ajinkya Rahane will once again be part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) setup. He previously played for KKR in the 2022 season before spending two seasons with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). At the IPL 2025 mega auction, KKR picked up Rahane at his base price of INR 1.5 crore.
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.
3 Cricketers who could have been a better choice than Ajinkya Rahane for KKR captaincy
Ajinkya Rahane was appointed as the new captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday, March 3, ahead of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahane led Mumbai admirably in Ranji Trophy 2024-25,
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,
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.
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Special to score a hundred: Rahane
One does not associate Ajinkya Rahane with soft dismissals. Raised on the diet of correct technique and ‘khadoos’ attitude in the maidans of Mumbai, it is ingrained in Rahanes ...
Explosive batting lineup, world-class spinners but inexperienced pacers: What are KKR's chances in IPL 2025
Defending champions KKR have built a squad that, at least on paper, are capable of going for a second consecutive IPL title.
'Nothing can beat experience' - Rahane keen to learn from T20 heavyweight Bravo at KKR
KKR's new captain also says his deputy Venkatesh Iyer "deserves" his hefty auction price tag, as the franchise gears up to ...
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Pujara applauds India’s batting effort
While M Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane scored fifties, captain, Virat Kohli led from the front to bring up his second Test century at the venue. India finished the day with 369 for 5, ...
'Post game I asked Dhoni...': Venkatesh Iyer reveals CSK captain's response to being quizzed on tactical masterstroke
Venkatesh Iyer is seen as KKR's future captain and he has a lot of great names to learn the art from, most prominently CSK ...