KKR surprised many by appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain for the upcoming IPL season, opting for his experience over Venkatesh Iyer's youthful potential.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions of IPL 2024, have named Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League. The franchise announced the news on March 3. Along with Rahane's appointment, Venkatesh Iyer has also been appointed as the vice-captain.

The IPL 2024 Winners, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), have named a new captain for the team to defend their title in the upcoming edition. After Shreyas Iyer, KKR have appointed veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer serving as vice-captain.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday, March 3, announced Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming 2025 season of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), have officially announced Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 season.

Experienced former India batter Ajinkya Rahane has been named Kolkata Knight Riders captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahane, 36, is back for a second stint with KKR after he was taken for his base price of £135k at the auction following two years with Chennai Super Kings.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for IPL 2025. Venkatesh Iyer has been named vice-captain. "It's an honour to be asked to lead KKR, which has been one of the most successful franchises in the IPL,

Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday announced Ajinkya Rahane as the captain and Venkatesh Iyer as his deputy for the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced batsman Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of the team ahead of the IPL 2025 season, while all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer will be the vice-captain of the team. Under the leadership of Rahane,

Team India veteran Ajinkya Rahane was appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Ajinkya Rahane, whose premium format has been Test cricket, has reinvented himself in the shortest format by performing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.