Ajinkya Rahane’s experience and maturity in the IPL led to his appointment as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, with Venkatesh Iyer named his deputy. Rahane, a veteran of 185 IPL games, brings leadership qualities from captaining India and other franchises, while Venkatesh is seen as a future captain due to his potential and impressive qualities. The decision to pair Rahane with Venkatesh allows for mentorship and a seamless transition in leadership within the team.
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IPL 2025 – Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain
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