Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday (February 16) named Shreyas Iyer as their captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022).
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Announcing the announcement, Venky Mysore, CEO & MD, KKR said, “We are first to be delighted that we have been able to successfully bid for Shreyas in the IPL auction. And have the opportunity to lead #TeamKKR. He has impressed everyone as a quality batsman at the highest level. And we are confident that he will excel as the leader of #TeamKKR.
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Head coach Brendon McCullum said –
“I am very excited to see one of India’s brightest future leaders Shreyas Iyer takes over the reins of KKR. Brendon has enjoyed Shreyas’s game and his captaincy skills from afar and now. I look forward to working closely with him to pursue the kind of success and sport we aspire to at KKR.
Accepting the captaincy of KKR
Accepting the captaincy of KKR, Shreyas Iyer said- “I am extremely honored to have the opportunity to lead a team of repute like KKR. IPL as a tournament brings together the best players from different countries. And cultures and I look forward to leading this great group of very talented individuals.”
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“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 synergy to achieve the team’s goals.
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“Kolkata and Eden Gardens have a very rich history when it comes to Indian cricket and I look forward to contributing to this rich history and making our fans proud of us as a team! Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo!” Iyer added.
