Iyer was released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, which is set to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Notably, KKR bought him for a whopping ₹23.75 crore during last year's mega auction. The three-time champions have the biggest purse of ₹64.30 crore for the upcoming IPL auction.
“I actually picked him because of his attitude. On day one, Venkatesh Iyer walked in with swagger; he performed, but he never looked at us or tried to please anyone. I thought he was someone with a lot of attitude,” KKR’s then assistant coach Nayar said on Doordarshan's The Great Indian Cricket Show.
I Loved Venkatesh Iyer’s Willingness To Face Adversity - Abhishek Nayar
Abhishek Nayar said that Iyer immediately offered to take the ball when a bowler went down with cramps before the final over. Nayar added that although he ended up giving away 18 runs, it was his confidence and willingness to take responsibility that left a strong impression on him.
“The trial mattered less to him than proving to himself that he was doing the right thing. That conviction stayed with me,” he further added.
Venkatesh Iyer’s Form Raises Doubts Over KKR Future
In the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Iyer has scored just 111 runs from seven outings at a strike rate a little above 100. He scored an unbeaten 55 against Bihar at Eden Gardens. With the ball, he has taken only two wickets in six innings.
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