Ajinkya Rahane has been bought by KKR for his base price of INR 1.75 crore, which has led to speculation that he could take over as captain.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore recently spoke about the chance of Ajinkya Rahane becoming the team’s captain for IPL 2025. Following Shreyas Iyer’s release, KKR will have a new captain for IPL 2025.
Ajinkya Rahane has been bought by KKR for his base price of INR 1.75 crore, which has led to speculation that he could take over as captain.
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Rahane has played for KKR before, appearing in seven matches during the 2022 season. In those matches, he scored 133 runs with an average of 19 and a strike rate of 103.91, with his best score being 44. While his time with KKR was short, Rahane is well-known for his experience in the IPL, having played for other teams in past seasons.
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KKR Management to Take Time Before Deciding on Captaincy
When KKR CEO Venky Mysore was asked about the possibility of Ajinkya Rahane becoming the new captain following Shreyas Iyer’s departure, he mentioned that the management will take their time to evaluate all factors before making a final decision.
Mysore clarified that the team would reflect on the situation carefully and hold a thorough discussion, even though not all stakeholders may be present at once. The think tank will ensure a well-informed decision is made.
“Well, you know that. To be honest, we have to sit down and take stock. Sometimes what happens is, after you’ve done all of these things, you just have to sit down, reflect, look at the whole thing. There are stakeholders and parts of the think tank won’t be here. So we’ll all sit down and have a proper chat about that, and I’m sure a proper decision will be made,” Mysore was quoted as saying to the broadcasters.
KKR also have the option of making Venkatesh Iyer the captain, as he was bought for a significant INR 23.75 crore. Iyer expressed that he would be more than happy to take on the captaincy challenge.
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