Agency :
Shreyas Iyer has been named as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, the franchise confirmed on Twitter on Wednesday.
“Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, say hello to the NEW SKIPPER of the #GalaxyOfKnights,” KKR tweeted.
After a fierce bidding war, KKR purchased Iyer at the 2022 mega auction last weekend for a massive INR 12.5 crore. He previously led the Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
“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,” Shreyas 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,”.
