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 will likely be Rahane’s deputy within the 2025 season.
“It’s an honour to lead KKR, which has been one of the most successful franchises. We have an excellent and balanced squad. I look forward to working with everyone and taking up the challenge of defending the title,” mentioned Rahane.
“We are delighted to have Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader. Venkatesh has been a franchise player for KKR and brings a lot of leadership qualities. We are confident that they will combine well as we start our title defence,” mentioned KKR CEO Venky Mysore.
The three-time champion KKR will start its marketing campaign with the season opener towards Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22.
Published – March 03, 2025 04:37 pm IST
