IPL 2024 : Shreyas Iyer returns as Captain of KKR, Nitish Rana named Vice-Captain

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore on Thursday announced that Shreyas Iyer will return as KKR Captain for IPL 2024 and Nitish Rana will be the Vice Captain.

Making the announcement, he 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."

"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," Venky added.

Shreyas Iyer said, “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," he added. (UNI)