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IPL 2022: Shreyas Iyer ‘looking forward’ to lead Kolkata Knight Riders

Updated on: 17 February,2022 07:45 AM IST  |  Kolkata
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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 were in need of a new captain. Iyer said he is looking forward to fulfilling the role

IPL 2022: Shreyas Iyer ‘looking forward’ to lead Kolkata Knight Riders

Shreyas Iyer

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 R12.25 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 were in need of a new captain. 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.


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