Venkatesh Iyer
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When you come to Kolkata, you fall in love with cricket: Venkatesh Iyer
Cricket | Mar 20, 2025, 08:36 PM ISTVenkatesh Iyer opened up about his association with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2025 season. He cited the example of Rinku Singh to express love for Kolkata and stated that playing at Eden Gardens was always his dream.
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KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals reason behind appointing Ajinkya Rahane as captain over Venkatesh Iyer
Cricket | Mar 12, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) CEO Venky Mysore revealed that the experience and maturity of Ajinkya Rahane put him ahead of Venkatesh Iyer in the captaincy race. He mentioned the difficulties a captain faces during an IPL season.
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IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer ready to captain KKR in upcoming season if given a chance
Cricket | Feb 25, 2025, 02:51 PM ISTIndia cricketer Venkatesh Iyer has made it clear that he is ready to captain the Kolkata Knight Riders if given an opportunity in the upcoming edition of IPL 2025. He was secured by the defending champions for a staggering amount of Rs 23.75 crore in the mega auction.
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Injury scare for KKR's Rs 23.75 cr signing Venkatesh Iyer after ankle twist in Ranji Trophy match
Cricket | Jan 23, 2025, 03:05 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder twisted his ankle while batting during the Ranji Trophy clash against Kerala in Trivandrum. Iyer was in excruciating pain as he lay on the ground before limping off the field.
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Big-pocket IPL star Venkatesh, six-hitting machine Priyansh in focus as MP face Delhi in SMAT semis
Cricket | Dec 12, 2024, 10:36 PM ISTDelhi and Mumbai are all set to lock horns in the second semifinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Friday, December 13. There are some stars on whom the eyes will be pinned as the stakes go high in the SMAT.
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Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025: KKR full squad after mega auction feat. Venkatesh Iyer, Nortje
Cricket | Nov 25, 2024, 10:56 PM ISTKKR went all out for Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 crore, who might probably and potentially be their captaincy option for IPL 2025. However, the Knight Riders did balance out that bid with some steals of Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock and Spencer Johnson as they look good to defend their title.