KKR have not yet made public who their new captain will be, but Iyer, who was bought back for a record sum of INR 23.75 crore (US$ 2.83 million approx.), is learned to be among the top contenders along with former India captain Ajinkya Rahane.

The IPL 2025 season will start with the clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22. However,

India and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is "definitely ready" to lead defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year if the captaincy is offered to him.

Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has said that he is ready to become the Kolkata Knight Riders' new skipper if the opportunity is presented to him. The left-handed cricketer was re-introduced in the KKR for INE 23.

India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is willing to accept the leadership role at defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) for the IPL 2025 season.

KKR's 23.75 crore signee, Venkatesh Iyer has said that he is ready to lead the defending champions in IPL 2025. Iyer has never done captaincy in IPL or domestic cricket. He has been with KKR since his IPL debut in 2021.

KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has said he is ready to take up the captaincy of the team if it is offered to him. Venkatesh was bought by KKR for big money and is one of the contenders for the role.

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer says he is prepared to lead Kolkata Knight Riders if given the opportunity in the IPL 2025 despite having no captaincy experience at any level in competitive cricket. The reigning champions, who will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game this season at the Eden Gardens, are yet to announce their captain.