New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders ,KKR) Vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has addressed the spotlight around his heavy IPL 2025 value tag, saying that the pressure is real, his attention remains on effort and performance, not on numbers.
KKR broke the bank in the mega auction to bring Iyer back for Rs 23.75 crore – one of the most expensive purchases IPL History -After the last year, after releasing them briefly after its title winning campaign. But for Iyer, his mindset remains unchanged.
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“To be honest, I’m not ignoring it completely – I am a practical person. I know there is pressure, and there are many things around the price and all those things. But at the same time, it is not under my control. What is my effort in my control that I try to help the team win, and I pay Rs 23 crore or Rs 20 lakh.”
Iyer, who has also stepped into a leadership role under New Captain Ajinkya Rahane, emphasized his commitment in all fronts – bat, balls and mentarships. “Once the tournament begins, this is my only attention: to contribute in every way,” he said.
After a slow start in this season, Iyer scored 60 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 60 runs. KKR asked for a change in leadership – as a guardian instead of Gautam Gambhir with DJ Bravo – Iyer is grounded, hugging the present. “Only today’s match, today’s moment matters,” he said.
