Ahead of the new IPL season, especially as we think about IPL 2025, everyone wanted to know who would be the captain of KKR. Two names came up: Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer. KKR’s boss, Venky Mysore, has now said why they picked Rahane, with IPL 2025 in their minds.
Venkatesh Iyer is a key player for KKR. They spent a lot of money to get him back, a big plan for IPL 2025. After he came back, Iyer said he wanted to be captain. But KKR made Rahane the captain and Iyer the vice-captain, a choice made for the long run, including IPL 2025.
Mysore said they picked Rahane because they didn’t want to put too much stress on Iyer, especially with the tough schedule of IPL 2025. “IPL is a very hard tournament,” Mysore said. “We think Venkatesh Iyer is a great player, but being captain is hard, especially when you are young. We have seen many players have problems with it.” This was important for making a strong team for IPL 2025.
He said Ajinkya Rahane has a lot of experience and is mature, which is important for a captain, especially when planning for IPL 2025. Rahane has played many IPL and international games. He has also led teams before, in India and in the IPL.
“He has played 185 IPL games and 200 international games. He has led India, Mumbai, and teams in the IPL. All this experience is very helpful,” Mysore said. “So, it’s not a surprise we picked him, as we aim for a good IPL 2025.”
Mysore also said being a captain in the IPL is not just about playing well. There are many other things a captain must do, like talking to the news and dealing with pressure. “This is going to be my 15th season, so I have seen a lot,” he said. “It’s not just what you do on the field. There’s much more, like talking to the news and dealing with what people expect, all important for how the team plays in IPL 2025.”
He added that a captain needs to have good friendships with all the players, something they are building for IPL 2025. “If you want to be a good captain, you have to have good friendships with everyone so you can get the best out of them,” he said. “There’s also a lot of planning, like team meetings and talking to coaches. It’s a lot to handle, and we are getting ready for the challenges of IPL 2025.”
Mysore believes Rahane’s experience will help KKR a lot, as they aim for IPL 2025. “We are lucky to have Ajinkya,” he said. “He will be great for us, not just as a captain, but also as a batsman. He has scored many runs.”
But Mysore also said Venkatesh Iyer is a very important part of the team’s leaders, and a possible leader for seasons after IPL 2025. “We are very happy with his leadership skills,” he said. “He is a key player, and he has shown a lot of respect and brings a lot of energy to the team. He has a lot of potential. He is a future captain for us.”
In short, KKR picked Rahane because of his experience and maturity, with the goal of making their team stronger for IPL 2025. They wanted to make sure Iyer didn’t have too much pressure. But they also see Iyer as a future captain. They think both players will be important for KKR in the next IPL season and beyond, as they plan for IPL 2025.
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