Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) need a new captain for IPL 2027. The three-time IPL champions have endured two disappointing seasons on the trot, and with their previous captain Ajinkya Rahane now retired, the hunt for a new skipper is on. The likes of Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been rumoured as possible options for a trade move to KKR. However, former India cricketer and IPL legend Suresh Raina believes that KKR have a great captaincy candidate already in their dugout – Rinku Singh .
Former India cricketer and Indian Premier League (IPL) great Suresh Raina stated that KKR’s best captaincy candidate may already be sitting in their dugout.
Rinku recently led Meerut Mavericks to the title in the 2026 edition of the UPT20, the franchise competition of Uttar Pradesh. This came after he had led the team to the final in 2025.
KKR are looking for a captain, but I think they may have found him),” Raina said, speaking during the final. ” Kaabil e tareef kaptaani Rinku Singh ki. Chautha season hai, chauthe final khel rahe hai (Meerut Mavericks). KKR kaptaan badi hi dhoond rahi hai, lekin mujhe lagta hai kaptaan mil gaya hai KKR ko (Rinku’s captaincy has been worthy of praise. Fourth season, fourth final for Meerut Mavericks.
