"I will definitely appoint him as the captain" - Abhinav Mukund picks 29-year-old as KKR's leader for IPL 2027

"I will definitely appoint him as the captain" - Abhinav Mukund picks 29-year-old as KKR's leader for IPL 2027

Former Indian batter Abhinav Mukund has urged Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to appoint Rinku Singh as captain for IPL 2027.

Appoint Rinku as captain: Aakashs advice for KKR ahead of IPL 2027 - The Tribune

Aakash was speaking on JioStar's 'Game Plan' ahead of IPL 2027 auction on December 16 this year. Ajinkya Rahane, under whose captaincy the three-time champions finished at seventh this season, has retired. They also face concerns over availability of big buys Cameron Green, who could get busy with the 50-over World Cup and The Ashes next year and Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who has not featured in any game since May due to injuries.

'Appoint Rinku Singh as captain': Ex-India cricketer's advice to KKR ahead of IPL 2027 auction

With Ajinkya Rahane retiring from the IPL, Kolkata Knight Riders are on the hunt for a new captain. Aakash Chopra has thrown Rinku Singh's name into the mix for potential leadership in IPL 2027. As the retention deadline approaches alongside the auction on November 17, KKR is contemplating letting go of costly foreign players to realign their budget.

Aakash Chopra advises KKR to appoint Rinku Singh as captain ahead of IPL 2027 auction

Aakash Chopra has urged KKR to consider Rinku Singh as captain if they do not secure an overseas option at the IPL 2027 auction, citing his UPT20 leadership.

If KKR can’t find anyone else at auction, will go towards Rinku as captain: Aakash Chopra

New Delhi, Nov 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should name Rinku Singh as captain if the IPL 2027 auction does not result in them finding... - Social News XYZ