On the account, KKR posted “Ready..?” to keep the fans hooked and the post is getting ample traction.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made an interesting post on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, which fans think is a prelude to announcing their captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
On the account, KKR posted “Ready..?” to keep the fans hooked and the post is getting ample traction.
Notably, KKR are only one of the two teams with Delhi Capitals (DC) yet to announce their captain for the next season. However, a few reports suggest they want Venkatesh Iyer or Ajinkya Rahane as their leader.
Venkatesh is the frontrunner to be the captain of KKR for the next season, especially after so much investment by the franchise. The Knight Riders bought him for INR 23.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, making him one of the most expensive players in the league.
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Venkatesh has never captained at any level in competitive but understands the system well because of being part of the franchise for the last few years. He also expressed his wish to lead KKR, saying he is ready to take the responsibility.
Ajinkya Rahane is another option to lead KKR in IPL 2025, but this move might not be wise. Rahane’s spot in the XI is unconfirmed due to his limitations in the shortest format.
Rahane hasn’t done anything significant as a T20 batter and can only become a backup at his best. His previous captaincy experience is the only thing going in his favour, but that shouldn’t be enough to make him the captain of an IPL side.
Hence, Venkatesh should be the next captain and get a longer rope as a leader. He has enough experience playing in the league, which should be handy while leading the unit.
Other options in the squad are not good enough to lead a side, making Venkatesh an automatic choice for captaincy. KKR won the Indian Premier League 2024 and should look to announce someone who can take their legacy forward.
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