KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane

KKR IPL 2025 Captaincy: CEO Explains Why Ajinkya Rahane Got the Nod, Discusses Venkatesh Iyer as a Future Skipper
The CEO revealed why Rahane was picked as the skipper for the upcoming season and what is in store for Venkatesh Iyer.
IPL 2025: KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals why they made Ajinkya Rahane captain instead of Venkatesh Iyer
On March 3, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced that Ajinkya Rahane will lead them in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22. His appointment came after the franchise released their IPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, before the IPL 2025 mega auction.
IPL 2025: KKR CEO reveals reason behind Ajinkya Rahane's appointment as captain
Mysore highlighted that captaincy requires compelling experience and maturity, which led KKR to opt for Rahane. was released by
KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer
Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2025 season, with the franchise choosing experience over youth in their leadership decision.
Why KKR picked Ajinkya Rahane as skipper over Venkatesh Iyer for IPL 2025? Venky Mysore REVEALS the main reason
CEO Venky Mysore stated that Ajinkya Rahane's experience and maturity made him a stronger candidate for the captaincy compared to Venkatesh Iyer. He also highlighted the challenges that a captain encounters throughout an IPL season.
Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain
Shreyas Iyer had captained KKR to the IPL title in 2024, but they could not retain him as he opted to head back into the auction, where he was bought by Punjab Kings. Incidentally
'The challenge for any team after...': Ex-KKR star on franchise's move to appoint Ajinkya Rahane captain for IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is scheduled to start from March 22.
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