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IPL 2025: KKR players and coaching staff celebrate Holi at training camp

IANS March 14, 2025 168 views

The Kolkata Knight Riders kicked off their IPL 2025 preparations with a spirited Holi celebration at their team hotel. Players like Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, and Rinku Singh enjoyed the festivities, creating a vibrant team atmosphere. The team, now led by Rahane after Shreyas Iyer's departure, is set to begin their title defense against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22. Their pre-tournament camp included a traditional pooja ceremony at the iconic Eden Gardens, symbolizing their hopes for another successful season.

"The joyous occasion showcased the strong bond within the team" - KKR Team Report
Kolkata, March 14, 2025: The defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad, embraced the festive spirit of Holi at the team hotel, celebrating the festival of colours with vibrant enthusiasm.

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- Ajinkya Rahane leads KKR as new captain for IPL 2025

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Venkatesh Iyer named vice-captain

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Team celebrates Holi with high spirits

The players and support staff took a break from their rigorous pre-season preparations to indulge in traditional Holi celebrations, exchanging colours, laughter, and camaraderie.

Amidst a splash of bright hues, KKR stars, including Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, were seen enjoying the festivities, smearing colours on each other. Also present during the celebrations were members of the coaching staff, including head coach Chandrakant Pandit and spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. The joyous occasion showcased the strong bond within the team and the high spirits ahead of the upcoming season.

The Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their title defense in IPL 2025 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens.

Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) got their pre-tournament camp underway in Kolkata with a pooja ceremony on the Eden Gardens pitch here on Wednesday.

KKR have named veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane as their new skipper for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The three-time IPL winners have also appointed all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer as their vice-captain.

Rahane, the senior-most Indian player in the KKR setup, now steps into the role left by Shreyas Iyer, who led the franchise to the Ian PL 2024 triumph in Chennai. lyer, though, wasn't retained by the franchise and will now captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) got their pre-tournament camp underway in Kolkata with a pooja ceremony at the Eden Gardens pitch on Wednesday. The Coaching staff, led by head coach Chandrakant Pandit, and players participated in the ceremony before commencing cricketing activities at this historic cricketing venue. Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Eden Gardens' pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee performed the rituals as an ode to cricket, seeking blessings for another successful IPL campaign.

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