With four months still remaining for the start of IPL 2025, franchisees have already begun strategizing. Several teams, including Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Lucknow Super Giants, have already released their captains, prompting them to choose new leadership for the upcoming season.
KKR is one of the teams now looking for a new captain after Shreyas Iyer, who led the team to the IPL 2024 title, parted ways. This is a crucial decision for KKR as they need to find the right leader for the team.
Venkatesh Iyer, who has been a part of KKR since 2021, has expressed his desire to take on a leadership role. In an interview, Iyer revealed that he always aims to contribute as a leader in any team he plays for, whether it's for Madhya Pradesh, IPL, or India. He believes that one doesn’t need the official captain’s tag to lead and is ready to take on more responsibility within the team.
Additionally, KKR made a significant move in the mega-auction by acquiring Ajinkya Rahane, fueling speculation that he could be appointed as the new captain. However, with players like Venkatesh Iyer also in the mix, the race for captaincy is still open. Iyer has made notable contributions with both bat and ball, having scored 1,326 runs in 51 IPL matches, and his leadership potential is being considered as a strong option.
As of now, there is no official confirmation, but the upcoming season promises some exciting developments for KKR’s leadership.
