KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane

KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer: 'It takes a lot of maturity...'
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. KKR CEO Venky Mysore revealed that while Venkatesh Iyer was considered for the role,
KKR CEO explains why Rahane, and not Venkatesh, was named captain for IPL 2025: 'It takes a very steady hand...'
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders not only parted ways with Shreyas Iyer right after the middle-order batter led them to their third IPL title last year, they also named Ajinkya Rahane, whom they had picked at his base price in the last round of bidding,
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KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained choosing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer, citing Rahane’s experience and maturity. Rahane’s successful leadership in IPL and international cricket, along with his long history in the league.
Why KKR chose Ajinkya Rahane over Venkatesh Iyer as captain
Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League season. The decision was announced by KKR CEO Venky Mysore, who mentioned Rahane's vast experience and maturity in dealing with high-pressure tournaments like the IPL.
"Taxing On...": KKR CEO On Picking Ajinkya Rahane Over Venkatesh Iyer For Captaincy
After securing his homecoming, Iyer admitted his interest in captaincy if the franchise decided to hand him the responsibility. However, the three-time champions decided to go for the experienced Rahane and appoint Iyer as his deputy.
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.
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Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed the reason behind choosing Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper of the defending champions instead of going with their record-signing Venkatesh Iyer. Before the captaincy announcement,
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Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, their captain
Ajinkya Rahane 's vast experience and "maturity" in handling an "intense" tournament such as the IPL made him the automatic choice to lead defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), franchise ...