IPL 2025 : Ajinkya Rahane To Lead Kolkata Knight Riders 

Ajinkya Rahane, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹1.5 Crores in the IPL 2025 mega auction, is set to captain the team, replacing all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. With extensive leadership experience from both the national team and Rajasthan Royals, Rahane brings valuable expertise. Despite not being in the Indian squad, he had a stellar 2023 season, scoring 326 runs at a strike rate of 172.49.