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Followers should not proud of Ajinkya Rahane being introduced as captain for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane introduced as Kolkata Knight Riders captain (KKR)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) introduced Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
“We’re delighted to have somebody like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his expertise and maturity as a pacesetter. Additionally, Venkatesh Iyer has been a franchise participant for KKR and brings a number of management qualities. We’re assured that they’ll mix effectively as we begin the protection of our title,” KKR CEO Venky Mysore stated.
Ajinkya Rahane known as main KKR as an ‘honour’.
“It’s an honour to be requested to steer KKR, which has been some of the profitable franchises within the IPL. I believe we have now a wonderful and balanced squad. I look ahead to working with everybody and taking on the problem of defending our title,” Rahane stated.
Rahane was purchased by KKR at his base worth of Rs 1.5 crore on the IPL 2025 mega public sale.
This can be Rahane’s second stint with KKR having earlier been roped in by the franchise for IPL 2022. He was let go after a lacklustre season throughout which he managed 133 runs in seven video games at a strike-rate of 103.91.
Rahane has captained Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant prior to now and has represented numerous IPL franchises together with Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Chennai Tremendous Kings.
Rahane although doesn’t have the very best of information as captain within the Indian Premier League. He has captained 25 matches and has received simply 9. His win share of simply 36 is the worst amongst all captains who’ve led a sie in a minimum of 20 matches.
Followers Not Completely happy:
Possibly ought to have been daring sufficient to nominate venky iyer as captain. Rahane just isn’t even a 100% assure beginning xi participant.— Bojack Bengaliman (@bengalibojack) March 3, 2025
Within the half of the season prepare for posts like “Rahane is stepping down as a captain for private causes. Venky Iyer would be the subsequent captain 🙏🏻— A B H I (@abh17hek) March 3, 2025
A participant who wasn’t even an everyday in final 12 months in ipl groups , who’s at finish of his profession has turn out to be captain of champion workforce.How ?????He doesn’t even need to be in XI simply on the idea talent .Pathetic choice.— Raazi (@Crick_logist) March 3, 2025
Unreal downfall from final season.. hoping for a good season atleast 😐— ROY (@slytherin_wiz) March 3, 2025
We’re performed for this 12 months… ThankYou administration..— Neeraj Dangwal (@JuniorSRKiaND) March 3, 2025
can perceive the timing of saying the captain, the quantity 3, 3 IPL trophies, third March, 3:33 pm— Dhruv (@Dhruv63060917) March 3, 2025
KKR will start their IPL 2025 marketing campaign with the season opener in opposition to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22.