Defending IPL champions KKR have appointed Ajinkya Rahane as their new captain ahead of IPL 2025 season. Meanwhile, all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has been named the vice-captain. "It's an honour to be asked to lead KKR, which has been one of the most successful franchises in the IPL," Rahane said. KKR will face RCB in IPL 2025 opener on March 22.