IPL 2025: Here are KKR's potential captaincy candidates
What's the story
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are staring at a leadership challenge ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
This comes after their former skipper Shreyas Iyer moved to Punjab Kings for the upcoming season.
The team now has the task of finding a new leader who can keep their championship-winning momentum alive and lead them toward more success.
Here are the contendors who can take the post.
#1
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is a strong candidate for KKR's captaincy.
The team bought him for a whopping ₹23.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the third-most expensive player at the event.
His past experience as vice-captain in 2023, when Nitish Rana was ruled out due to injury, also lends credence to his name.
Across 50 IPL games, he owns 1,326 runs at 31.57. His strike rate reads 137.13.
#2
Rinku Singh
Another potential candidate is Rinku Singh, who has been with KKR since 2018.
He became one of the most reliable performers for the franchise, particularly in the 2023 season, where he scored 474 runs.
Rinku, who is known for his resilience and composure, has been an effective middle-order batter who can finish matches under pressure.
He has managed 893 runs across 45 IPL games at a strike rate of 143.34.
#3
Andre Russell
Andre Russell has been KKR's fulcrum over the years, with his explosive batting and match-winning all-round performances.
His massive impact in IPL, especially his ability to turn the tables single-handedly, makes him an interesting candidate for captaincy.
Russell owns 2,484 runs across 176 IPL matches, striking at 174.93 and owning 209 sixes. With the ball, the pacer owns 115 scalps at 23.01.