KKR appoint Shreyas Iyer as new captain
Kolkata(PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday appointed India batter Shreyas Iyer as their new captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League after having bought him for a whopping Rs 12.25 crore at the recently-concluded mega auction.
Iyer, who had captained Delhi Capitals to their only IPL final back in 2020, was released after the 2021 season and it was an open secret that KKR, who were supposed to replace Eoin Morgan, were in need of a new captain.
"He (Iyer) has impressed one & all as a quality batsman at the highest level & we are confident that he will excel as a leader of Team KKR," KKR CEO Venky Mysore said in a statement.
Iyer said he is looking forward to fulfilling the role.
"I am extremely honoured to have gotten the opportunity to lead a prestigious team like KKR. The IPL as a tournament brings the best players from different countries and cultures together and I look forward to leading this great group of very talented individuals," Iyer said.
"I would like to thank the owners, management and support staff of KKR for giving me the opportunity to lead this team and I am confident that we will find the right synergies to achieve the team's goals."
Head Coach Brendon McCullum said he is excited to have Iyer in the fold.
"I am very excited to have one of India's brightest future leaders in Shreyas Iyer, take the reins at KKR.
"I have enjoyed Shreyas' game and his captaincy skills from afar and now will look forward to working closely with him to drive forward the success and style of play we want at KKR," McCullum said.
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DC break Chepauk jinx after 15 years
Chennai, Apr 5 (PTI): Senior batter KL Rahul set up Delhi Capitals' comprehensive 25-run win over Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.
Rahul top-scored with 77 off 51 balls as Delhi Capitals posted 183 for 6 after opting to bat first at the Chepuk. Abishek Porel chipped in with 33 while Tristan Stubbs remained not out on 24.
Chasing 184 for a win, CSK struggled to get going as they ended at 158 for 5 in 20 overs.
Vijay Shankar made an unbeaten 69 off 54 balls while MS Dhoni also remained not out on 30 off 26 balls.
Leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam (2/27) was the most successful bowler for DC.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals: 183 for 6 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 77, Abishek Porel 33; Khaleel Ahmed 2/25).
Chennai Super Kings: 158 for 5 in 20 overs (Vijay Shankar 69 not out, MS Dhoni 30 not out; Vipraj Nigam 2/27).
