Dynamite News Ajinkya Rahane appointed as KKR skipper for IPL 2025
Breaking news coming in from Kolkata where senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed as KKR skipper for IPL 2025. Read further on Dynamite News :
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has appointed senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane as captain for the upcoming IPL season.
The right-hand batter would succeed Shreyas Iyer was KKR captain when the franchise won the IPL title last year.
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Besides, all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, has been named as vice captain of the KKR.
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Rahane was signed by the franchise for Rs 1.50 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction held last year.
“We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader. Also, Venkatesh Iyer 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 the defense of our title," KKR CEO Venky Mysore said.