Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for IPL 2025. Venkatesh Iyer has been named vice-captain."It's an honour to be asked to lead KKR, which has been one of the most successful franchises in the IPL,

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the inaugural edition in 2008. The franchise is one of the most successful in the competition’s history, with three titles to their name.

Ajinkya Rahane has been named the Kolkata Knight Riders' captain for IPL 2025. Rahane has previously led Rajasthan Royals in the Indian cash-rich league.

Ajinkya Rahane scored only 133 runs in seven matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022 but has enjoyed a resurgence with Chennai Super Kings since then

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their new captain for IPL 2025 season, replacing Shreyas Iyer, who exited the franchise before the auction. KKR’s high-profile signing, Venkatesh Iyer,

Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to name their captain but have started setting the stage for the big announcement with the launch of the new shiny jersey and having registered three stars in the Gemini Constellation in a tribute to their three IPL titles.

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 IPL season, with Venkatesh Iyer as the vice-captain. KKR CEO Venky Mysore expressed confidence in their leadership capabilities and believes that Rahane's experience and Iyer's dedication to the franchise will help in defending their title successfully.

KKR won the tournament last season and added one more star to their jersey this season honouring their three IPL titles.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed veteran top order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as the team's captain for this year's Indian Premier League, succeeding Shreyas Iyer. Venkatesh Iyer has been named vice-captain. Rahane, known for his leadership during India's 2020-21 test series win in Australia,