IPL 2026: IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly considering a change in the leadership ahead of the upcoming season. Out of the many names
that emerged, Rinku Singh has become the frontrunner to take over the mantle of captaincy.
The left-hander has built a strong case for himself not only through consistent performances for the team but also by gaining valuable leadership experience while captaining the Uttar Pradesh cricket team in the domestic competitions. If Rinku is appointed as the captain of the franchise, then it would mean that the franchise is trying to look beyond Ajinkya Rahane and is ready to invest in the youth.
Meanwhile, current skipper Ajinkya Rahane could be relieved of his duties as part of the transition, as KKR looks to reshape its leadership structure for the future.
There are several reports as well that suggest that team owner Shah Rukh Khan personally backed Rinku for the position. The Bollywood star is believed to share a strong rapport with the player.
Reports further suggest that team owner Shah Rukh Khan has played a significant role in backing Rinku for the position, with the Bollywood star believed to share a strong rapport with the player.
🚨RINKU SINGH COULD BE NEW CAPTAIN FOR KKR🚨
IPL franchise KKR may appoint Rinku Singh as their new captain. Rinku Singh has gained solid leadership experience, having also captained Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket.
Ajinkya Rahane could be removed from captaincy. KKR is… pic.twitter.com/i73hPFVsXJ- Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) March 17, 2026
Is Rinku Singh The Captain Of The Kolkata Knight Riders For IPL 2026?
No, so far, there is no official confirmation on the change in captaincy for the three-time IPL champions. An official confirmation from the franchise is still awaited.
Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squad For IPL 2026
Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi Dahiya, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Daksh Kamra, Sarthak Ranjan, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Akash Deep, Rachin Ravindra
