Venkatesh Iyer expresses his excitement about playing under Ajinkya Rahane's leadership as KKR's vice-captain. He highlights Rahane's initiative and experience, stating it will be a valuable learning experience. Venkatesh is ready to embrace his new role and contribute to the team's success. Despite stepping into a leadership position, Venkatesh revealed that he has not had direct discussions with former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer or mentor Gautam Gambhir regarding his new role.
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