Seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer will be Rahane's deputy, the three-time champions said in a statement. Seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer will be Rahane's deputy, the three-time champions said in a statement. "We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader," Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore said. "Also, Venkatesh Iyer has been a franchise player for KKR and brings a lot of leadership qualities. "It's an honour to be asked to lead KKR, which has been one of the most successful franchises in the IPL," Rahane said.
