
Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane
India TodayKolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has said that it’s an honour for him to lead the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. The veteran cricketer was appointed as the new skipper after Shreyas Iyer, who led them to their third IPL title in 2024, decided not to get retained by the team ahead of the mega auction. Ahead of his return to captaincy, the star batter mentioned that it’s an honour for him to return to lead a successful franchise like KKR and spoke about his camaraderie with head coach Chandrakant Pandit. #IPLonJioStar SEASON OPENER #KKRvRCB | SAT, 22nd March, 6:30 PM | LIVE on JioHotstar & Star Sports Network | #IPL2025 #IndianPossibleLeague pic.twitter.com/A7NCkrj7JgStar Sports March 17, 2025 Rahane brings with him a wealth of experience having led India in all three formats at the international level.
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