Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for IPL 2025. Venkatesh Iyer has been named vice-captain. Rahane was bought by the team at his base price of INR 1.

The Kolkata Knight Riders have announced that Team India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has been named as the new skipper for the franchise. The announcement also revealed that Venkatesh Iyer has been elected as the vice captain of the defending champions.

Ajinkya Rahane has been named the Kolkata Knight Riders' captain for IPL 2025. Rahane has previously led Rajasthan Royals in the Indian cash-rich league.

KKR won the tournament last season and added one more star to their jersey this season honouring their three IPL titles.

Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer as captain and vice captain for the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League.

Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to name their captain but have started setting the stage for the big announcement with the launch of the new shiny jersey and having registered three stars in the Gemini Constellation in a tribute to their three IPL titles.

Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 IPL season, with Venkatesh Iyer as the vice-captain. KKR CEO Venky Mysore expressed confidence in their leadership capabilities and believes that Rahane's experience and Iyer's dedication to the franchise will help in defending their title successfully.

The Tata IPL 2024 winner KKR will play their first match on March 22 against Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.