KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain

IPL 2025: From Varun Chakaravarthy to Venkatesh Iyer, here are top 5 KKR players to watch out
Kolkata Knight Riders are prepared for the 2025 IPL season under new leadership, focusing on strong retained players like Varun Chakravarthy and Venkatesh Iyer. With experienced all-rounders including Andre Russell and Sunil Narine,
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,
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.
Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL: Full schedule, squad, past wins, key stats and more
With the most expensive cricket tournament set to commence soon, defending IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, will be ...
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony’s star-studded lineup: Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor, and Arijit Singh to perform at Eden Gardens
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony at Eden Gardens features electrifying performances by Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Shraddha ...
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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 ...
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IPL 2025: 9 Indian Captains, Only 1 Overseas Leader
Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, will captain Lucknow Super Giants, while ...
IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders target back-to-back titles under new leadership
Kolkata Knight Riders prepare for the 2025 IPL season under new captain Ajinkya Rahane, with an experienced leadership team ...
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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 ...
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KKR Gears Up for IPL 2025 with New Leadership and Renewed Focus
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are preparing for IPL 2025 with fresh leadership under new captain Ajinkya Rahane. Alongside ...
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IPL 2025 KKR Preview: Ajinkya Rahane in for big challenge in title defence campaign
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will look to defend their crown under their new skipper, Ajinkya Rahane, with Venkatesh Ier as ...
IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders aim for back-to-back titles under new leadership
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare for IPL 2025 with new leadership under captain Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane emphasizes a ...
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IPL 2025: Varun Chakravarthy to Yuzvendra Chahal: 6 bowlers who could be among the highest wicket-takers
This article predicts the top wicket-takers of the season, emphasizing key bowlers and their potential impact based on past ...