Kolkata Knight Riders' vice-captain [April 7; New Delhi, India (ANI)] Venkatesh Iyer has reflected on KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane Captaincy and his approach to leadership, along with the support provided to him both on and off the field.

During an interview on JioHotstar's exclusive program Gen Bold, he recognized the varying leadership approaches demonstrated by team captains and specifically mentioned Ajinkya. Rahane His calm demeanor complemented his energetic strategy. He admired the range of abilities and perspectives among the team members and placed importance on communicating and collaborating with Ajinkya, whether on or off the pitch.

Every captain seems to handle matches differently. In our squad, we’ve got Ajinkya; he’s incredibly steady and tranquil when things get tough. As for my leadership style, it leans towards being more energetic and adaptable—this diversity is what makes cricket exciting, as people from various backgrounds bring their own strengths and perspectives to support the team. Ajinkya has proactively engaged with fellow players, and I consistently communicate with him about both gameplay tactics and personal matters away from the pitch. It feels great to serve under his guidance. Venkatesh Iyer mentioned during an exclusive interview on JioHotstar's special show Gen Bold. '

Iyer has established himself with his powerful batting and competent bowling. During KKR 's victorious IPL Last season, Iyer amassed 370 runs, notching up four fifty-plus scores, and was retained by the team for INR 23.75 Crore. IPL 2025 mega auction.

Rahane His qualifications as a batsman are widely recognized. A seasoned player with more than 4500 runs in the game, he stands out. Indian Premier League , Rahane was picked by KKR ahead of the 2025 IPL A mega-auction valued at INR 1.5 crores. This marks his second term with the Kolkata team. Additionally, he has scored 2 centuries and 31 half-centuries, reaching his peak with his highest score. IPL score being 105* runs.

He amassed more than 500 runs in just two. IPL campaigns with Rajasthan Royals and was instrumental in leading Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy during the 2022-23 season.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (Captain) Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson. (ANI)