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

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Kolkata Knight Riders are prepared for the 2025 IPL season under new leadership, focusing on strong retained players like Varun Chakravarthy and Venkatesh Iyer. With experienced all-rounders including Andre Russell and Sunil Narine,
KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Admits 'Price Tag Pressure' On Him Ahead Of IPL 2025
Ahead of the start of the IPL 2025 season, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Venkatesh Iyer admitted that he feels the pressure of his hefty price tag of Rs 23.75 crore after being bought by the franchise in last year's mega auction.
Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain
Shreyas Iyer had captained KKR to the IPL title in 2024, but they could not retain him as he opted to head back into the auction, where he was bought by Punjab Kings. Incidentally
‘Ajinkya had led India…’: KKR CEO reveals why Venkatesh Iyer was overlooked for captaincy despite ₹23.75 crore bid
KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained choosing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer, citing Rahane's experience and maturity. Rahane's successful leadership in IPL and international cricket, along with his long history in the league.
'The challenge for any team after...': Ex-KKR star on franchise's move to appoint Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025
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.
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: Why Ajinkya Rahane was chosen over Venkatesh Iyer for KKR captaincy role? Venky Mysore reveals
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed the reason behind choosing Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper of the defending champions instead of going with their record-signing Venkatesh Iyer. Before the captaincy announcement,
IPL 2025: KKR CEO reveals reason behind Ajinkya Rahane's appointment as captain
The defending Champions are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of IPL 2025 on March 22.
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IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders target back-to-back titles under new leadership
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IPL 2025: Can new captain Rahane live up to KKR's expectations?
Wealth of experience and maturity may have tilted the scales in favour of the 36-year-old India veteran, but the IPL can be a ...
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Dwayne Bravo seeks ex-KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir's help ahead of IPL 2025
Get to know more about Dwayne Bravo seeking Gautam Gambhir's guidance as he takes over as KKR mentor for IPL 2025, only on.
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Battle at Eden - KKR Vs RCB in IPL 2025 Opening Match
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to kick off with an exciting clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight ...
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Kolkata Knight Riders aim for back-to-back IPL titles under new leadership
The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season ...