Players Nitish Rana Replacing Injured Shreyas Iyer

In a surprising move, the Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Monday that Nitish Rana will be the new captain of the team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.

Mar 29, 2023 - 10:46 Updated: Mar 29, 2023 - 11:41

Players Nitish Rana Replacing Injured Shreyas Iyer

In a surprising move, the Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Monday that Nitish Rana will be the new captain of the team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season. The left-handed batter will be replacing Shreyas Iyer, who is currently recovering from back surgery and will unfortunately miss the entire season.

This announcement came as a shock to many fans of the team, as they had expected Iyer to lead the team this season. KKR's statement also hinted that Iyer's chances of returning to play anytime soon look doubtful, leaving many fans wondering about the extent of his injury.

With Nitish Rana at the helm, KKR will be hoping for a successful season and a shot at the championship title. Rana has been an integral part of the team for several seasons, and his leadership skills will be put to the test this year as he takes on the captaincy role.

Information about replacement of Shreyas Iyer

Exciting news for Kolkata Knight Riders fans! The team has announced that Nitish Rana will be taking over the captaincy role for the upcoming IPL 2023 season, replacing Shreyas Iyer who is currently recovering from a back injury.

In a statement, KKR expressed their confidence in Rana's ability to lead the team, citing his past experience as captain of his stateside in white-ball cricket and his time with KKR since 2018. They also praised the support staff and experienced leaders within the squad, who will be there to assist Rana both on and off the field.

For Rana, being named captain is a dream come true. He has been a part of the KKR family since 2018, and he is eager to take on this new challenge. Rana expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, saying that it instills his belief in performing at the highest level.

He also promised to use all of his experience to bring out the best in himself and his team. Rana also sent well wishes to Shreyas Iyer for a speedy recovery.

As the IPL 2023 season approaches, fans of KKR will be eagerly anticipating seeing Rana's leadership skills in action. With his talent and determination, he may just lead the team to a championship title.

Nitish Rana Cricket Career

Although Rana's captaincy skills are yet to be tested in the IPL, he has led Delhi in 12 T20s in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a mix of results. However, the KKR management seems to have faith in his abilities and is expected to provide him with all the necessary support to succeed. Interestingly, Rana was dropped from Delhi's Ranji Trophy squad this season due to his poor form and technique in red-ball cricket. However, his impressive performances in white-ball cricket have earned him a permanent spot in the KKR squad.

Rana has been a consistent performer for KKR since being bought by the franchise ahead of the 2018 season. In 74 matches, he has amassed 1744 runs at a strike rate of 135.61. With his batting prowess and captaincy skills, Rana will be looking forward to leading KKR to glory in the upcoming IPL season.
The KKR will begin their IPL campaign against Punjab Kings in Mohali on April 1. It will be interesting to see how Rana leads the team and executes the plans prepared by the experienced coaching staff.

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