By Sruti Thakur | Updated: March 15, 2026 11:10 AM IST
Good news for Shah Rukh Khan's KKR, THIS star India cricketer likely to lead the side in IPL 2026, let's dive into this photo collection to find out about the star player.
In the 18th edition of IPL, Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders played 13 matches out of which the side managed to win only five games.
India's star batter Ajinkya Rahane will continue to lead the side in IPL 2026. As per Mumbai Mirror on Sunday, March 15, the Shah Rukh Khan-owned franchise has decided to back Rahane for another season, valuing his leadership and experience.
37-year-old right-hander, who took over the KKR captaincy replacing Shreyas Iyer last year is set to retain the role. “Rahane is the best choice for captaincy considering his vast experience and the mix of players at KKR. The franchise has decided that he will continue as captain this season as well," a source was quoted as saying by the publication.
In IPL 2025, Rahane batted at No. 3 for KKR, and he is likely to continue in the same spot this season. T
The three-time champions boosted their top order with the signing of New Zealand's Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, and Rachin Ravindra, along with Australia's Cameron Green.
KKR also have Sunil Narine in their ranks, and the former West Indies spinner has consistently made an impact with his batting when opening in previous IPL seasons.