Putting all speculation into rest, Shah Rukh Khan's [ Images ] Kolkata Knight Riders [ Images ] appointed New Zealand [ Images ] batsman Brendon McCullum [ Images ] as captain of the team.

McCullum will replace Sourav Ganguly [ Images ] for the second edition of the tournament, which kicks-off in Cape Town on Saturday.

KKR meet Hyderabad Deccan Chargers [ Images ] in their opening match on April 19.

McCullum's appointment comes in the wake of Knight Riders coach John Buchanan [ Images ] pitching for multiple captains for the tournament.