Venkatesh Iyer has expressed his heartfelt desire to continue representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in future editions of the Indian Premier League, despite being released ahead of the 2026 season. The all-rounder, who KKR bought for a massive ₹23.75 crore in the 2025 auction—a decision that surprised many—was among several prominent names let go […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) might be looking for an experienced Indian wicketkeeperbatter-batter who can lead the team in IPL 2026. He also added that the three-time champions would have tried to trade in either KL Rahul or Sanju Samson from the Delhi Capitals […]

Australia’s former T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch has stirred the pre-auction conversation by suggesting that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should part ways with Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, and Quinton de Kock ahead of the November 15 retention deadline. With KKR set for a major rebuild after a disappointing IPL 2025 season, Finch believes […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s near-miss in securing Venkatesh Iyer during the IPL 2025 auction may, in hindsight, look like a blessing in disguise. However, RCB head coach Andy Flower has made it clear that the franchise genuinely valued the all-rounder’s potential. RCB pursued Iyer aggressively, going up to ₹23.50 crore before losing him to Kolkata Knight […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has wondered whether star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer’s exclusion from the KKR’s playing combination in their IPL 2025 match against the SRH implies that their vice-captain will be released ahead of the next auction as well. He also added that KKR might consider buying him back for a cheaper price. In […]

Former India player Aakash Chopra has opined on the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) batting concerns before their IPL 2025 match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). He added that Venkatesh Iyer hasn’t lived up to expectations and wondered whether the huge price tag is impacting his performances. In a video shared on his YouTube channel ‘Aakash […]

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has thrown his weight behind Venkatesh Iyer, reaffirming faith in the struggling all-rounder despite his dip in form this season. With KKR now in a must-win situation for each of their remaining four matches in IPL 2025, the pressure is mounting, but Rahane insists that Iyer is just one […]

Venkatesh Iyer’s rough patch with the bat in IPL 2025 continued on a disappointing note as he failed yet again, this time against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 29. The Kolkata Knight Riders batter, who came into this season with high expectations and a hefty price tag of ₹23.75 […]

Former India player RP Singh feels that all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is failing to perform regularly because he is trying to justify the massive price tag in IPL 2025 for KKR. However, KKR surprised everyone by spending Rs. 23.75 crore for Venkatesh during the IPL 2025 auction. However, he has struggled so far as he has […]

Venkatesh Iyer, the most expensive buy in Kolkata Knight Riders’ history at ₹23.75 crore, had a night to forget on the field during their high-voltage clash against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. The moment in question came when CSK batter Vijay Shankar got a massive reprieve—one that could have shifted the momentum CSK’s way—thanks to […]