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,

After the Purple Army introduced their three shining stars in the (K)night sky with Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo and unveiled their new jersey , they immediately topped all those announcements by placing their trust in Rahane — a familiar face who’s donned the Knights’ colours before.

After getting picked by KKR in the mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore, India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was the front-runner for the captaincy of three-time IPL winners. However, KKR appointed Rahane as their skipper,

Mysore highlighted that captaincy requires compelling experience and maturity, which led KKR to opt for Rahane. was released by

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has named Ajinkya Rahane as new captain for Indian Premier League (IPL 2025)'s upcoming edition.

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.