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IPL auction: Venkatesh Iyer open to captaining KKR after whopping Rs 23.75 crore bid

alishpagda08@gmail.com8 months ago05 mins

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer said he was ready to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in their title defence in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, if given an opportunity. Speculation is rife that Venkatesh is set to replace Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the three-time champions after his mega payday in the IPL auction in Jeddah on…

KKR break the bank for Venkatesh Iyer, buy him back for Rs 23.75 crore at IPL mega auction | Cricket News – Times of India

alishpagda08@gmail.com8 months ago03 mins

NEW DELHI: Venkatesh Iyer turned out to be a surprise star at the IPL 2025 mega auction, with reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders splashing a massive Rs 23.75 crore to bring him back into the fold.The left-handed Iyer, who was not retained by KKR ahead of the auction, has scored 1,326 runs in 50 IPL…