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KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Admits 'Price Tag Pressure' On Him Ahead Of IPL 2025
KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer admits that he feels the 'price tag pressure' on him ahead of IPL 2025. Read below.
IPL 2025: From Varun Chakaravarthy to Venkatesh Iyer, here are top 5 KKR players to watch out
Kolkata Knight Riders are prepared for the 2025 IPL season under new leadership, focusing on strong retained players like Varun Chakravarthy and Venkatesh Iyer. With experienced all-rounders including Andre Russell and Sunil Narine,
'We think very well of Venkatesh Iyer, but...': KKR CEO Venky Mysore's big revelation on appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain ahead of IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will start their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
‘MS Dhoni’s reading of angles is out of the world’: Venkatesh Iyer recounts former CSK captain’s plan that got him out in IPL 2023
The 30-year-old Iyer, who reunited with KKR during the IPL 2025 mega auction last November with a hefty price tag of Rs 23.75 crore, recounted MS Dhoni's moment of "real captaincy" that left him gobsmacked during a CSK-KKR tie in Chennai.
IPL 2025: Why Ajinkya Rahane was chosen over Venkatesh Iyer for KKR captaincy role? Venky Mysore reveals
Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore revealed the reason behind choosing Ajinkya Rahane as the skipper of the defending champions instead of going with their record-signing Venkatesh Iyer. Before the captaincy announcement,
IPL 2025: Venky Mysore Reveals Why KKR Appointed Ajinkya Rahane As Their Captain, Not Venkatesh Iyer
After getting picked by KKR in the mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore, India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was the front-runner for the captaincy of three-time IPL winners. However, KKR appointed Rahane as their skipper,
‘Ajinkya had led India…’: KKR CEO reveals why Venkatesh Iyer was overlooked for captaincy despite ₹23.75 crore bid
KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained choosing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer, citing Rahane's experience and maturity. Rahane's successful leadership in IPL and international cricket, along with his long history in the league.
Why KKR made Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, the captain
Shreyas Iyer had captained KKR to the IPL title in 2024, but they could not retain him as he opted to head back into the auction, where he was bought by Punjab Kings. Incidentally
KKR CEO reveals reason behind naming Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer: 'It takes a lot of maturity...'
Ajinkya Rahane was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2025 season, with the franchise choosing experience over youth in their leadership decision. KKR CEO Venky Mysore revealed that while Venkatesh Iyer was considered for the role,
IPL 2025: KKR CEO reveals reason behind Ajinkya Rahane's appointment as captain
The defending Champions are set to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of IPL 2025 on March 22.
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Venkatesh Iyer not bogged down by huge price tag in IPL 2025: Really doesn't matter
Venkatesh Iyer said that he won't be overawed by the massive price tag of Rs 23.75 crore when he steps out to play for the ...
'It exists. You can't ignore it': KKR's Venkatesh Iyer admits pressure of Rs 23.75 cr price tag
KKR's Venkatesh Iyer acknowledges pressure from his high transfer fee. He looks forward to collaborating with vice-captain ...
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Venkatesh Iyer: 'Fear of failure is always there, but the hope for success is higher, so why not try?'
The KKR vice-captain talks about why he focuses on impact rather than just run-scoring, his Rs 20-crore price tag, and why he ...
IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer among other key players to watch out for
The IPL 2025 is set to commence from March 22, with players like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer to look out for, considering ...
Venkatesh Iyer shrugs off auction pressure, eyes big season with Kolkata Knight Riders
Newly appointed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer remains focused on delivering strong performances despite his hefty Rs 23.75 crore auction price. Both Iyer and captain Ajinkya ...