In a significant announcement that has sent cracks through the world of crislette, Kolkat Knight Riders (KKR) officially appointed veteran Indian bats Ajinkya rahane As their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. In addition to Rahane, comprehensive Venkatesh Iyer He was appointed Deputy Captain, signaling a blend of experience and youth in the leader’s group while defenders prepare to defend their title.
“𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 -Ajinkya Rahane by the name of Captain KKR -A. Venkatesh Iyer appointed Vice -Captain KKR for Dad IPL 2025,” wrote KKR on X.
🚨 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – ajinkya rahane by the name of Captain KKR. Venkatesh Iyer appointed Vice-Captain KKR for Dad IPL 2025. pic.twitter.com/f6raccqkmw
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Choosing surprises in the middle of high expectations
The decision to appoint Rahane, who was acquired last year for the modest INR 1.5 crown at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jedda, surprised many fans and analysts. KKR’s most expensive shopping, Venkatesh, on the same auction she brought astonishing 23.75 crowns, which led to a wide speculation that the 30-year versatile will take away the reins after the departure of the captain who won the title Shreyas iyer. Shreyas, who led KKR to his third IPL title in 2024, was released in front of the auction and then cracked him Filling the kings (PBKS) For INR 26.75 crore. He was also named Punjab captain earlier in January.
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A strategic meeting of KKRK
Rahane’s appointment, however, reflects the strategic election of the KKR administration in order to prioritize the priority for the experience and tactical sharpness because of the youthful lush at the helm. The 36-year-old brings many credentials to the leadership on the table, after India is captain with a historic victory of the test series in Australia during the 2020-21 border gavascar trophy and the leading Mumbai to Ranja Trophy and Triumumpha Iran Trophy in recent years. His experience of IPL Captain, although mixed, includes compounds with Rajasthan Royals in 2018 and 2019, where he succeeded in nine wins in 24 games and a brief magic with Rising full supergiant in 2017.
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