IPL, KKR and Rahane

IPL 2025: Can new captain Rahane live up to KKR's expectations?
Wealth of experience and maturity may have tilted the scales in favour of the 36-year-old India veteran, but the IPL can be a strange beast
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
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: 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,
'It’s always about playing with freedom' - Ajinkya Rahane on changing his batting approach with KKR in IPL 2025
The last two-three years, it’s always about playing with freedom, fearless cricket, and go out and back my game, I am trying to do that (play fearless cricket), but it’s (also) about following my processes and routines and staying loyal and truthful to the game,
Ajinkya Rahane Appointed KKR Captain, Creates History with 265-Run Knock
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a surprising move ahead of IPL 2025 by appointing Ajinkya Rahane as their new captain. The franchise, which secured its third IPL title under Shreyas Iyer last season,
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.
'The challenge for any team after...': Ex-KKR star on franchise's move to appoint Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is scheduled to start from March 22.
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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It’s India’s batting vs SA’s bowling: Smith
Ajinkya Rahane may still be trying to figure out his role in the batting line-up. Normally an opener, in his 47 One-Day ...
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.
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 ...
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'He deserved it': Rahane backs Iyer's IPL price tag
KKR's newly-appointed skipper Ajinkya Rahane seemed visibly irritated by the repeated discussions around Iyer's price tag and ...