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IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders Name Ajinkya Rahane as Skipper; Venkatesh Iyer to be His Deputy
Introduction
In a sensational move, the defending champions of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders, have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 season. The 34-year-old cricketer will lead the team, which has a talented squad, and will be ably supported by his deputy, Venkatesh Iyer. This announcement comes as a surprise to many, considering the team’s performance in the previous season and the high expectations from the fans.
Why Ajinkya Rahane?
Rahane, a veteran Indian cricketer, has experience of leading India in international cricket and has also captained Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. His leadership qualities, maturity, and cricketing acumen make him an excellent choice for the role. KKR’s CEO, Venky Mysore, praised Rahane’s credentials, stating that he brings integrity, tactical awareness, and a winning mindset to the table.
Venkatesh Iyer: The Deputy
Venkatesh Iyer, 28, was a key player for KKR in the previous season, scoring 374 runs at an average of 33.08 and a strike rate of 136.36. His performance in the lower middle-order made him a reliable option for the team. As deputy to Rahane, Iyer will be expected to provide strategic input, support the captain, and lead by example on the field.
KKR Squad Details
Here is the list of players in the KKR squad for the 2025 season:
Batters:
- Rinku Singh
- Quinton de Kock (WK-Batter)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK-Batter)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rovman Powell
- Manish Pandey
- Luvnith Sisodia
- Ajinkya Rahane
All-Rounders:
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Anukul Roy
- Moeen Ali
- Ramandeep Singh
- Andre Russell
Bowlers:
- Anrich Nortje
- Vaibhav Arora
- Mayank Markande
- Spencer Johnson
- Umran Malik
- Harshit Rana
- Sunil Narine
- Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR’s 2025 Schedule:
Here are the matches scheduled for KKR in the 2025 season:
- March 22 (Saturday): KKR vs RCB – Kolkata
- March 26 (Wednesday): RR vs KKR – Guwahati
- March 31 (Monday): MI vs KKR – Mumbai
- April 3 (Thursday): KKR vs SRH – Kolkata
- April 6 (Sunday): KKR vs LSG – Kolkata
- April 11 (Friday): CSK vs KKR – Chennai
- April 15 (Tuesday): PBKS vs KKR – New Chandigarh
- April 21 (Monday): KKR vs GT – Kolkata
- April 26 (Saturday): KKR vs PBKS – Kolkata
- April 29 (Tuesday): DC vs KKR – Delhi
- May 6 (Sunday): KKR vs RR – Kolkata
- May 7 (Wednesday): KKR vs CSK – Kolkata
- May 10 (Saturday): SRH vs KKR – Hyderabad
- May 17 (Saturday): RCB vs KKR – Bengaluru
In conclusion, the appointment of Ajinkya Rahane as KKR’s captain and Venkatesh Iyer as his deputy is a strategic move by the team management. With a well-rounded squad and a solid leadership duo, KKR is poised to defend their IPL 2024 title. Fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the season, which begins on March 22 with a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens.
Source: www.kkr.com
Keywords: IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Cricket, Indian Premier League.
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