IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane – New Captain of Kolkata Knight Riders
The veteran Indian cricketer will lead the team, with Venkatesh Iyer as his deputy.
Kolkata Knight Riders have announced Ajinkya Rahane as the new captain for the IPL 2025 season. The experienced player replaces Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the 2024 championship but will now captain Punjab Kings.
Rahane already has captaincy experience, notably with Rajasthan Royals, and also successfully led Mumbai in their victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season. All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has been appointed as his vice-captain.
KKR will begin their title defense on March 22 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. The team has already held a training camp in Mumbai and is preparing for a pre-season camp in Kolkata starting March 12.