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Explained: Why Sunil Narine Led Kkr after Ajinkya Rahane’s Injury Despite Venkatesh Iyer Being Named VC

Rahane Venkatesh Iyer (1)

KKR Vice -Captain Venkatesh Iyer did not lead kkr after ajinkya rahane went off the field | Courtesy – Kkr

Key highlights

  • Ajinkya Rahane Suffered An Injury
  • Sunil narine Led kkr
  • Venkatesh Iyer was named Kkr’s Vice-Captain
Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) Were Hit With A Big Blow during their 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) Fixture Against Delhi Capitals (DC) on TuesDay Injury While Fielding as the Visitors Attempted to Defend a Total of 205 to remain alive in the tournament.

The incident Happy in the 12th Over after Rahane Tried to Stop a Shot from Faf du Plesis from a delivery by andre russell. While a confirmation is still awailed from the Knight riders, it lookd like the veterran batter had split his webbing, which will put his participation in Future Under Major Doubt.

Why is the Vice-Captain Not Leading Kkr?

Ahead of the tournament, kkr had revised that venkatesh Iyer will be rahane’s deputy following However, Iyer was not leading kkr despite beautiful in the original playing xi after rahane went off the field, and instead, the capta also duties was given to Sunil Narine.

After the first innings in which Iyer’s struggles with the bat continued with a knock of 7, kkr decided to sub sub Him out as they used the impact player option to bring Pacer Vaibhav Arara in.

This meant that venkatesh was not eligible to play the match anymore, which meant kkr had to look elsewhere for Captaincy Options, and the Leadership Role Went to Narine, Who ASI LONGEST- SERVINGS PALAYVINE.

The Veteran Spinner is Argually IPL’s Greatest Player and has been part of the kolkata-spoiled outfit since 2012.

Narine Led by Example as he turned Around the game with a magical spell that was got the big wickets of axar patel, tristan stubbs, and faf du plessis.

Earlier, He Gave Kkr A Quick Start with the bat with A 16-Ball 27.

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