Iyer came to bat at No. 6 in the 18th over his team was struggling at 49/4 against Kerala. However, he faced only three deliveries before leaving the field due to discomfort from an ankle twist. Iyer was assisted off the field by the physiotherapist and reserve players, triggering concern among fans.
Madhya Pradesh was struggling at 50 for 4, with their key middle-order batter injured, and their situation worsened to 95 for 7. However, Venkatesh Iyer bravely returned to bat despite his injured ankle.
KKR Optimistic That Venkatesh Iyer's Injury Is Not Severe
With less than two months until the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are optimistic that the injury is not severe. Iyer was acquired for ₹23.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction and was the third-highest-priced player. He played a key role in KKR's title victory in 2024.
Venkatesh Iyer and MP's Performance in Ranji Trophy 2024-25
Madhya Pradesh has faced a tough start in the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy, sitting sixth in their group with just 10 points from five matches. they failed to secure first-innings leads in three consecutive draws. MP bounced back by beating Bihar by an innings and 108 runs.
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