IPL, Ajinkya Rahane and KKR

IPL Auction 2025: Is Ajinkya Rahane in line to captain KKR next?
Ajinkya Rahane is likely set to captain Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 after being bought for Rs 1.5 crore at the auction. Despite being dropped as Mumbai's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy captain, Rahane's leadership experience is highly regarded,
Reports: Ajinkya Rahane emerges as frontrunner to become Kolkata Knight Riders captain in IPL 2025
This is going to be his second stint for the reigning champions. If reports are to be believed, Rahane has emerged as the frontrunner to lead KKR in the upcoming edition of the IPL.
Ajinkya Rahane likely to lead KKR in IPL 2025? Here’s what we know
The 36-year-old batter, who was bought by KKR at his base price of INR 1.5 crore in the recent auction, is set to take on the leadership role following the departure of Shreyas Iyer.
Ajinkya Rahane as KKR's new captain among possibilities to be explored: 'There are stakeholders...'
They broke the bank to get all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, thus shooting him high among contenders to take the post but then also acquired Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman Powell and Moeen Ali,
Ajinkya Rahane frontrunner for Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in IPL 2025? What happened to Venkatesh Iyer?
Venkatesh Iyer was tipped to become the Kolkata Knight Riders captain in IPL 2025 after the India all-rounder was bought for a staggering ₹23.75 crore in the mega auction.
How has captain Ajinkya Rahane fared in IPL?
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are believed to be eyeing Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This comes after the franchise failed to acquire their IPL 2024 title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer at the recent mega auction.
Not Venkatesh Iyer, KKR bought Ajinkya Rahane specifically to captain defending champions in IPL 2025: Report
Ajinkya Rahane hasn't captained an IPL team since the 2019 edition. He was roped in for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders.
Venkatesh Iyer snubbed as KKR all but confirms INR 1.5 crore buy as captain for IPL 2025
India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer had thrown his hat in the ring to become the new captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders, just hours after the franchise acquired him back with a surprise bid of INR 23.75 crore.
IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders
This comes after KKR bought Rahane at his base price of ₹1.5 crore at the recently concluded IPL auction in Jeddah. A source close to TOI claimed there's a 90% chance of Rahane leading KKR this season.
Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025: Report
Rahane, who had previously played for KKR in 2022, had been bought at his base price of Rs 1.5 crore by defending champions ...
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Like Rahane, like Bumrah: How inspiring stand-in captains breached Australian fortresses
Star India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah embraced the double responsibility during the first Test against Australia in Perth as ...