Finally, the countdown of IPL 2025 will soon settle, after a few days and a few hours, the opening match will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Since cricket fans are pumping for a high-voltage battle, let’s talk about Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of the defending team. Yes, Ajinkya will lead the 2024 champion, KKR’s side, and there are some exciting details about experienced Indian cricketers below!
Captain Record
For those who do not know, Shreyas Iyer led the victorious side of KKR in 2024. However, due to some issues, Iyer is no longer with the team this season, and he is now part of the Punjab Kings. The management has chosen Rain as captain to change him. Quiet and creative right -handed batsmen are known for technically sound.
In the context of captaincy, Ajinkya Rahane has led Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Super Junts in the past. Overall, he was seen as captain in 25 matches. Of the 25 matches, he won only 9, while 16 lost. This means that their success ratio is only 36%. Let’s see if he brings a new package as the captain of KKR in IPL 2025.
IPL income
Ajinkya Rahane has been with the IPL since its debut season (2008). He started with a low salary of 12 lakhs and has seen many ups and downs over the years. In the last season, he was part of Chennai Super Kings aka CSK for 50 lakhs. In the latest auction, KKR bought him at a price of 1.5 crores.
In his entire career, Ajinkya Rahane received a healthy amount around 54.84 crores Through IPL contracts including 2025th edition.
Support charges
Rahen made a name for himself in international cricket and IPL due to his better batting technology and so far controlled the impressive innings. It also made him popular in the world of brands. Allegedly, it is connected to brands such as Adidas, My11Circle, Games24X7, Neo Gropent, CEAT, Hero Motocorp and Boost. For each brand, they are asked to charge 1 crore,
net worth
Through IPL earnings, BCCI contracts, support and other sources, KKR skipper has collected a net value all around 80 crores According to the final update of SportsKeda, for himself. This is an impressive wealth, and in the future, they expect more mullah through their active presence over the cricket field.
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