KKR Appoint Ajinkya Rahane as Captain and Venkatesh Iyer as Vice-Captain for IPL 2025 Season
Kolkata Knight Riders Kick Off Their Title Defense with New Leadership Duo
BNH NETWORK
Kolkata - The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their leadership pair for the upcoming 2025 TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with seasoned cricketer Ajinkya Rahane taking on the role of captain, and Venkatesh Iyer stepping up as vice-captain.
In a statement today, Venky Mysore, CEO of KKR, expressed his confidence in the new leadership team. "We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings a wealth of experience and maturity as a leader. Venkatesh Iyer, a franchise player with immense leadership qualities, will serve as the vice-captain. Together, they form a strong leadership combination as we look to defend our IPL title."
Ajinkya Rahane, accepting the captaincy, shared his excitement: "It’s an honour to lead KKR, one of the most successful franchises in IPL history. We have a balanced squad, and I’m looking forward to collaborating with everyone to take on the challenge of defending our title."
KKR's 2025 IPL Campaign Begins on March 22
The Knight Riders will begin their campaign for the 2025 season with the much-anticipated season opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22.
The Knight Riders brand is a global force in international cricket, with an impressive tally of eight trophies across four professional franchises: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in the UAE’s International League T20, and Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) in Major League Cricket (USA).
KKR boasts three IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024) and four final appearances. Their journey to the 2021 final, where they finished as runners-up, is remembered as one of the most remarkable comebacks in IPL history. Trinbago Knight Riders have claimed the CPL title four times in the past decade, while TKR Women made history by winning the inaugural Women's Caribbean Premier League in 2022.
The Knight Riders Academy continues to nurture cricket talent worldwide, aiming to refine players’ skills and fitness year-round.
