From Sourav Ganguly to Ajinkya Rahane: KKR captains through the years in IPL | Cricket Information
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the third most profitable aspect with three titles, have seen a number of captains lead the franchise within the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008.
With Ajinkya Rahane appointed as captain for the upcoming season and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain on Monday, right here we check out the journey of KKR captains through the years.
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Sourav Ganguly (2008 & 2010): KKR’s first captain, Sourav Ganguly, led the staff in 27 matches within the 2008 and 2010 editions, profitable 13 video games and shedding the remaining 14. Regardless of his aggressive management, KKR struggled within the early years.
Brendon McCullum (2009): McCullum, who famously scored 158 not out within the first-ever IPL match, took over as captain in 2009 however had a troublesome season, profitable simply 3 out of 13 video games.
Gautam Gambhir (2011-2017): KKR’s most profitable captain, Gambhir remodeled the franchise, main them to 2 IPL titles (2012, 2014). With 69 wins in 122 matches, his management set a benchmark.
Jacques Kallis (2011): Kallis briefly captained KKR for 2 matches, profitable one and shedding one, earlier than Gambhir took over.
Dinesh Karthik (2018-2020): Karthik led KKR for 3 seasons, profitable 19 out of 37 video games, earlier than stepping down halfway by means of the 2020 season.
Eoin Morgan (2020-2021): Morgan changed Karthik and guided KKR to the 2021 closing, profitable 11 out of 24 video games.
Shreyas Iyer (2022 & 2024): Iyer’s captaincy noticed a 58.62% win price, however accidents hampered his stint. He led KKR in 29 matches, profitable 17 video games and their third IPL title final yr.
Nitish Rana (2023): In Iyer’s absence, Rana stepped in as captain in 2023, profitable six out of 14 matches earlier than Iyer’s return.
With Rahane now on the helm, KKR followers hope for continued success within the upcoming IPL 2025.
