IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane to captain KKR

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane to captain KKR


Ajinkya Rahane. File

Ajinkya Rahane. File
| Picture Credit score: The Hindu

Former India skipper Ajinkya Rahane will captain defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders within the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

As per an announcement on Monday (March 3, 2025), Venkatesh Iyer can be Rahane’s deputy within the 2025 season.

“It’s an honour to guide KKR, which has been one of the vital profitable franchises. We have now a wonderful and balanced squad. I stay up for working with everybody and taking over the problem of defending the title,” stated Rahane.

“We’re delighted to have Rahane, who brings his expertise and maturity as a frontrunner. Venkatesh has been a franchise participant for KKR and brings a variety of management qualities. We’re assured that they are going to mix properly as we begin our title defence,” stated KKR CEO Venky Mysore.

The three-time champion KKR will start its marketing campaign with the season opener in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22.


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