Ajinkya Rahane was appointed as the new captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday, March 3, ahead of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahane led Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which helped the defending champion to reach the semi-finals. After Shreyas Iyer’s reign, he will see KKR to help protect his title after winning the previous season.
Last year, Rahane was Anasold in the first round of IPL 2025 mega auction. However, KKR later signed him for the base price of INR 1.5 crore during the incident. This is Renhen’s second term with KKR after being released by the franchise after a disappointing outing with the bat in IPL 2022, where he scored 133 runs in seven matches, which was at a strike rate of 103.91.
Rahane has the experience of major IPL teams like Rising Pune Super Zant and Rajasthan Royals. However, some fans are not very happy with the decision of KKR management’s decision to appoint Rahen in an important role. Rahane, 36, is a strength to recon with red-ball cricket, but in the smallest format at the end of his career, his ability is under scanner.
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In this article, the CricTracker lists three players who could have been the better option as the captain of the KKR for the IPL 2025.
3. Rovman pole
Rovman pole The IPL 2025 mega auction was signed by KKR for INR 1.50 crore. The three-time champion for the West Indian all-rounder was the only team. Pavel was released by the Rajthan Royals before the auction.
The right -handed batsman has been leading the West Indies in the shortest format since February 2023. The Caribbean side performed gracelessly under his leadership. However, Andre Russell and Sunil Narin will start in all sports until they are injured. As a 31 -year -old man, KKR would be left with only one foreign player as a leader of the side. They can be either a wicketkeeper or a fast bowler as their fourth foreign player.
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