CEO revealed why they didn't appoint Venkatesh Iyer as skipper for the upcoming IPL 2025. Ajinkya Rahane has been entrusted with leadership duties for KKR in the upcoming season.

On March 3, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced that Ajinkya Rahane will lead them in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting from March 22. His appointment came after the franchise released their IPL 2024 winning captain, Shreyas Iyer, before the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Shreyas admitted that while he never felt frustrated about his situation, his primary goal had been to win the IPL. He noted that he did not receive the level of recognition he expected after leading KKR to the title but remained focused on maintaining self-integrity and working hard, even when no one was watching.

Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2025 season, with the franchise choosing experience over youth in their leadership decision. KKR CEO Venky Mysore revealed that while Venkatesh Iyer was considered for the role,

Shreyas Iyer feels he didn’t receive enough recognition after leading Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in IPL 2024. However,

Reflecting on the past year, Iyer said he was not frustrated as he was playing in the IPL and had set his sights on winning the title. However, he felt he did not receive the recognition he deserved after leading the franchise to the trophy.

Shreyas Iyer shares thoughts on KKR's IPL 2024 win, lack of recognition, and his new role as Punjab Kings' captain for IPL 2025.