Ajinkya Rahane Named Kolkata Knight Riders Captain for IPL 2025

The veteran batter succeeds Shreyas Iyer, with Venkatesh Iyer appointed as vice-captain for the defending champions' title defense.

Ajinkya Rahane, aged 36, has been appointed as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders for the 2025 IPL season.
Venkatesh Iyer, a key player in KKR's 2024 championship win, will serve as the team's vice-captain.
Rahane replaces Shreyas Iyer, who was released by KKR and will now lead Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.
The team has retained core players like Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Rinku Singh, while adding notable names such as Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje in the auction.
KKR will open their IPL 2025 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22, aiming to defend their title.