Kolkata Knight Riders, KKR, failed to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. This happened after their 2024 title win. Gautam Gambhir's absence as mentor and Shreyas Iyer not being part of the squad impacted the team. Former KKR opener Manvinder Bisla highlighted Gambhir's influence. He emphasized Gambhir's ability to identify and support match-winning players. Ajinkya Rahane captained KKR in 2025.
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