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

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: KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals why they made Ajinkya Rahane captain instead of Venkatesh Iyer
On March 3, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced that Ajinkya Rahane will lead them in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22. His appointment came after the franchise released their IPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, before the IPL 2025 mega auction.
KKR IPL 2025 Captaincy: CEO Explains Why Ajinkya Rahane Got the Nod, Discusses Venkatesh Iyer as a Future Skipper
The CEO revealed why Rahane was picked as the skipper for the upcoming season and what is in store for Venkatesh Iyer.
‘Ajinkya brings with him…’: KKR CEO opens up on giving the leadership role to Ajinkya Rahane for IPL 2025
The CEO of KKR has opened up on why they chose to give captaincy role to Ajinkya Rahane instead of Venkatesh Iyer.
Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain
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IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane Picked Over Venkatesh Iyer To Be The Captain Of KKR – Here’s The REAL REASON Behind This Decision!
Ajinkya Rahane has led India in 11 games across formats, winning eight of them, and has led IPL franchises previously as well.
Why KKR chose Ajinkya Rahane over Venkatesh Iyer as captain
Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League season. The decision was announced by KKR CEO Venky Mysore, who mentioned Rahane's vast experience and maturity in dealing with high-pressure tournaments like the IPL.
KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals reason behind appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer
CEO Venky Mysore revealed that the experience and maturity of Ajinkya Rahane put him ahead of Venkatesh Iyer in the captaincy race. He mentioned the difficulties a captain faces during an IPL season.
KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals why Rahane was chosen over Venkatesh Iyer for captaincy role
However, the three-time champions decided to go for the experienced Rahane and appoint Iyer as his deputy. According to Mysore, the management decided to opt for Rahane to ensure captaincy didn't become a taxing affair on Iyer.
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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.
IPL 2025: KKR CEO reveals reason behind Ajinkya Rahane's appointment as captain
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