New Delhi, March 20 -- Venkatesh Iyer was one of the most expensive buys in the IPL 2025 auction as Kolkata Knight Riders splashed out Rs.23.75 crore to buy back their star all-rounder. However, despite spending the huge amount on Iyer, KKR went on to name Ajinkya Rahane as captain - a player they bought at the base price and didn't even consider in the first round of bidding. The franchise has also appointed Iyer as vice-captain, raising hopes that he could lead the three time IPL winners in years to come.

Iyer in a recent interaction with ANI has now opened up about Ajinkya Rahane as KKR captain, lauding the batter's experience in leading India and IPL franchises.

Labelling Rahane as an amazing leader, Iyer said, "So far, he has been ...