Shreyas Iyer is now KKR's new captain for upcoming season

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Kolkata Knight Riders officially announced Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) next season on Twitter

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought the right-handed batsman at a mega auction for Rs 12.25 crore

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After a fierce bidding war with the Delhi Capitals, the Gujarat Titans, and the Lucknow Super Giants.

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Shreyas Iyer, who has been part of Delhi Capital since 2015, was not spared by the franchise last year

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In 2022 Shreyas Iyer is leading the KKR team as they look to get their hands on the coveted IPL trophy for the third time.

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