KKR, Venkatesh Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane

KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer: 'It takes a lot of maturity...'
Shreyas Iyer led KKR to their third IPL title in 2024 but was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Punjab Kings secured his services for a mammoth INR 26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in the tournament.
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 CEO Venky Mysore has said.
IPL 2025: From Varun Chakaravarthy to Venkatesh Iyer, here are top 5 KKR players to watch out
Kolkata Knight Riders are prepared for the 2025 IPL season under new leadership, focusing on strong retained players like Varun Chakravarthy and Venkatesh Iyer. With experienced all-rounders including Andre Russell and Sunil Narine,
'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.
IPL 2025: Why Ajinkya Rahane was chosen over Venkatesh Iyer for KKR captaincy role? Venky Mysore reveals
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,
WATCH - KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane offers worship ahead of title-defending IPL 2025 season
T he Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are among the most successful IPL teams with three titles under their belt in the cash-rich league. Their third and latest IPL trophy came in 2024
KKR trust in continuity in bid to defend 2024 title
How Rahane slots into their XI, and how 36-year-olds Narine and Russell perform, could make or break their season ...
Kolkata Knight Riders Aim for Back-to-Back IPL Titles Under new skipper Ajinkya Rahane
KKR comes into IPL 2025 with new captain Ajinkya Rahane, looking to retain their title with a solid team and seasoned ...
"That Was Cunning Of MS Dhoni": KKR Star Narrates Mind-Boggling Incident Involving CSK Icon
When Dhoni was leading the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2023 season, he moved a fielder to an unorthodox position, ...
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IPL 2025: KKR New Mentor Dwayne Bravo Looks To Mix Gautam Gambhir's Success Formula With His Own Style
Bravo emphasised the need to study and adopt elements of last season's success and it was necessary to keep the core of the ...
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"I messaged him a few times.." KKR Mentor Dwayne Bravo admits to contacting his predecessor Gautam Gambhir
With Shreyas Iyer as captain, mentor Gambhir led KKR to their third IPL championship, ending their ten-year wait for a trophy ...
KKR sign former DC bowler ahead of IPL 2025 after he went unsold in mega auction
This left-arm fast bowler, who was previously part of the Knight Riders team, will initially be a net bowler. This move sees ...
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KKR eye encore under new leadership
In a recent press conference, new captain Ajinkya Rahane, mentor Dwayne Bravo, head coach Chandrakant Pandit, and ...
KKR Vs RCB, IPL 2025 Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch Match 1 On TV And Online
Kolkata Knight Riders are ready to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 1 of the IPL 2025 in Kolkata on Saturday. Here ...