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Ajinkya Rahane appointed as KKR skipper for IPL 2025

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Ajinkya Rahane appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders captain

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has appointed senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane as captain for the upcoming IPL season.

The right-hand batter would succeed Shreyas Iyer was KKR captain when the franchise won the IPL title last year. 

Also Read | Smith steps down from Royals captaincy, Rahane to lead

Besides, all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, has been named as vice captain of the KKR. 

Also Read | Inswingers coming off well after county stint: Varun Aaron

Rahane was signed by the franchise for Rs 1.50 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction held last year.

“We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader. Also, Venkatesh Iyer has been a franchise player for KKR and brings a lot of leadership qualities. We are confident that they will combine well as we start the defense of our title," KKR CEO Venky Mysore said.

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