Former India worldwide Ajinkya Rahane to switch Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in upcoming IPL.
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) have appointed veteran top-order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this 12 months’s Indian Premier League (IPL).
The 36-year-old fills the void created by the departure of Shreyas Iyer, who will captain Punjab Kings after KKR launched him.
Seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer shall be Rahane’s deputy, the three-time champions mentioned in a press release on Monday.
“We’re delighted to have somebody like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his expertise and maturity as a frontrunner,” KKR chief govt Venky Mysore mentioned.
“Additionally, Venkatesh Iyer has been a franchise participant for KKR and brings numerous management qualities. We’re assured that they may mix nicely as we begin the defence of our title.”
A prolific scorer in home cricket, Rahane led India to a memorable Take a look at sequence victory in Australia in 2020-21.
“It’s an honour to be requested to guide KKR, which has been one of the profitable franchises within the IPL,” Rahane mentioned.
“I believe we’ve got a wonderful and balanced squad. I look ahead to working with everybody and taking over the problem of defending our title.”
Delhi Capitals stay the one IPL crew but to nominate a captain after releasing Rishabh Pant, who will skipper Lucknow Tremendous Giants.
Kolkata will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru within the first match of this 12 months’s IPL on March 22.
Rahane made his India debut in a T20 worldwide in opposition to England in 2011 and made his final worldwide look within the 2023 Take a look at tour of the West Indies.
