Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as the captain and Venkatesh Iyer as the vice-captain for the forthcoming IPL season. CEO of KKR, Venky Mysore, has shown trust in their leadership qualities. Rahane has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead KKR and is eager to defend their title, commencing with a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22. This strategic move by KKR aims to strengthen their position in the IPL and maintain their competitive edge throughout the season.