"Everyone Is Really Excited": Kolkata Knight Riders Kick Off IPL 2025 Preparations As They Look To Defend IPL Title
Head Coach Chandrakant Pandit Announces Camp Ahead of IPL 2025 Season
The defending champions of TATA IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), have commenced their preparation for the upcoming season with a week-long training camp in Mumbai. The camp, scheduled from February 21-28, features nine domestic players, aiming to establish early momentum before the main pre-tournament camp in March.
KKR’s Domestic Contingent Begin IPL Preparations
The training camp is focused on building early momentum, with leading the pack being Venkatesh Iyer, alongside Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, and others. The camp also features young talents like Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who had an impressive debut season in 2024, and newcomers Mayank Markande and Luvnith Sisodia.
The Camp: What to Expect
The training camp, overseen by head coach Chandrakant Pandit and his support staff, comprises specialized strength and conditioning sessions, skill training in the nets, match simulation exercises, and team bonding activities.
Head Coach Chandrakant Pandit’s Insights
"’The players who are not currently involved in domestic cricket are available and have joined us for this short pre-season camp. This is a normal routine for us every season. We will also have a camp in Kolkata from March 12 onwards, where we will have the international players available post the ICC Champions Trophy. Our real preparation will start when the whole squad assembles, but this camp will help us get into a rhythm. We have our core group intact which gives us confidence, and I am sure that with the players we have brought in (at the Auction), our combinations will be very strong like last season,’" said Pandit.
The Coaching Setup: Expert Guidance Across the Board
The coaching setup at the camp includes bowling coach Bharat Arun, Strength & Conditioning Coach Sagar V, and Head Physio Prasanth Panchada, ensuring the players receive expert guidance across all aspects of their preparation.
Full Roster of Domestic Players Participating in the Camp
The roster includes Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
KKR’s Upcoming TATA IPL 2025 Campaign
KKR will begin their TATA IPL 2025 campaign with the season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens on March 22.
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In Conclusion
As KKR begins their journey to defend their title, the energy and excitement are palpable. With their domestic players already in camp, the team is set to make a strong start to the tournament. Will they be able to hold on to the title, or will other teams challenge their dominance? Only time will tell.
Let’s wait and see how KKR unfolds their 2025 season, as "Everyone Is Really Excited": Kolkata Knight Riders Kick Off IPL 2025 Preparations As They Look To Defend IPL Title.
