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Shreyas Iyer returns as KKR captain for IPL 2024, Nitish Rana named vice-captain
Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Thursday that Shreyas Iyer will return as the side captain for the 2024 IPL season. Shreyas had missed the 2023 IPL league because of injury, with Nitish Rana stepping in as skipper throughout the season as KKR completed 7th place.
Iyer was back to the cricket in the 2023 Asia Cup in September-October and also played a prominent role for India as the side reached the 023 World Cup final in November. He also returned to T20I during the series against Australia last month.
“It was indeed unfortunate that Shreyas missed IPL 2023 due to injury. We are delighted that he’s back and at the helm as Captain. The way he has worked hard to recover from his injury and the form he has displayed is a testament to his character,” KKR’s CEO Venky Mysore said as he confirmed the return of Iyer as captain.
“We are also grateful that Nitish had agreed to step into Shreyas’s shoes last season and did a great job. There’s no doubt Nitish as Vice Captain will support Shreyas in every possible way for the benefit of #TeamKKR.”
Meanwhile, Shreyas appreciated Rana for taking over the captaincy in the 2023 season. Rana has been named as the vice-captain for the upcoming IPL edition.
“I believe the last season presented us with several challenges, including my absence due to injury. Nitish did a great job not only filling in for me but also with his commendable leadership. I am delighted that KKR has named him Vice Captain. No doubt it will strengthen the leadership group,” said Iyer.
In November, the Knight Riders also revealed the return of Gautam Gambhir to the franchise as a mentor. Gambhir helped the KKR team to win two IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 and was released by the franchise before the 2018 season. After his retirement, Gambhir had a two-year stint in a mentorship role with Lucknow Super Giants (in 2022 and 2023).
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