'Appoint Rinku as captain': Ex-India cricketer's advice to KKR ahead of 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.

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