Xtra Time Web Desk: Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday announced Shreyas Iyer as the captain for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. The franchise also declared Nitish Rana as the vice-captain. Iyer was ruled out of the IPL 2023 due to injury, with Nitish Rana replacing him as the captain for last season. The Knight Riders had a lacklustre performance, finishing at No 8 in points table.
Making the announcement, Venky Mysore said, “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.
He added, “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 Iyer praised Rana for taking over as captain in 2023; Rana has been selected vice-captain for the forthcoming edition.
According to Iyer, “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.”