IPL 2025: SRK's Kolkata Knight Riders Unveils '3-star' Jersey

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday unveiled its new jersey ahead of the much anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season. KKR won the tournament last season and added one more star to their jersey this season honouring their three IPL titles. Shreyas Iyer led the Kolkata team in IPL 2024, and now, he has moved to Punjab's XI.

KKR is now looking for a new skipper.

KKR's latest jersey for the 2025 IPL season showcases significant changes from last year's championship-winning kit. The design now prominently features purple, with gold taking a backseat. The vibrant look is enhanced by brighter purple and three-edged stars across the shirt, setting it apart from previous years' kits.

New Jersey Design and Features

Traditionally, KKR's kit has balanced purple and gold in a 70-30 ratio. This year, however, it shifts to a 90-10 ratio, with an additional star above the team logo on the left chest symbolising their three IPL victories. A new Gold IPL logo on the sleeves distinguishes reigning champions from other teams.

The jersey launch is part of KKR's strategy to build excitement around their captaincy announcement. Venkatesh Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane are top contenders for the role. It's likely that Iyer will be chosen after KKR spent Rs 23.75 crore to bring him back.

Captaincy and Team Dynamics

KKR engaged in a bidding war with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who withdrew after reaching Rs 23.50 crore. KKR will face RCB in their opening match of the 18th IPL edition, but there's still time before that clash.

Beyond selecting a captain, KKR needs to bolster their coaching staff. Gautam Gambhir, Abhishek Nayar, and Ryan ten Doeschate have moved to roles within India's national team setup.

Coaching Staff Adjustments

The current support staff includes Chandrakant Pandit as head coach, Bharat Arun as bowling coach, and Dwayne Bravo as mentor. These experienced figures aim to guide KKR through another successful season.