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'It exists, you can't ignore': KKR's Venkatesh Iyer on Rs 23.75 cr price tag pressure
Kolkata, March 15: Ahead of the start of the IPL 2025 season, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Venkatesh Iyer admitted that he feels the pressure of his hefty price tag of Rs 23.75 crore after being bought by the franchise in last year's mega auction.
IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo eyes stability with his new role at KKR
Kolkata, March 13: The newly appointed mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Dwayne Bravo, has made it clear that the defending champions will stick to their winning formula in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare for the 2025 season. While Bravo brings his own style, he emphasised the importance of continuity, drawing insights from former mentor Gautam Gambhir, who led KKR to their third title last year before taking charge of the Indian team.
KKR CEO Venky Mysore reveals why Rahane was chosen over Venkatesh Iyer for captaincy role
New Delhi, March 13: 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.
IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane named KKR skipper, Venkatesh Iyer appointed vice-captain
New Delhi, March 3: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane as their new skipper for 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The three-time IPL winners have also appointed all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer as their vice-captain.
KKR announce Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for 2025 IPL
Kolkata, March 3: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced Ajinkya Rahane as captain and Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain for the upcoming 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.
KKR's IPL 2024 trophy tour reaches Siliguri, fans pose with silverware
Siliguri, March 2: Kolkata Knight Riders’ historic IPL 2024 trophy tour made its way to Siliguri on Sunday, extending the celebration of their third title to the Gateway of Northeast India.
Venkatesh Iyer definitely ready to lead KKR in IPL 2025 if offered captaincy
Madhya Pradesh, February 25: India and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is "definitely ready" to lead defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year if the captaincy is offered to him.
IPL 2025: Venkatesh Iyer ready for KKR captaincy, calls it 'just a tag'
New Delhi, Feb 25: India all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer is willing to accept the leadership role at defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) for the IPL 2025 season. Venkatesh, who joined the franchise for Rs 23.75 crore at last year's mega auction, feels that captaincy is "just a tag" as any player can contribute to the team's cause. KKR and Delhi Capitals are the only two sides to not name their captains for the IPL 2025, set to commence on March 22 with a clash between KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens.
KKR's domestic contingent begin pre-season preparations in Mumbai
Mumbai, February 22: Indian Premier League's (IPL) defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have kickstarted their preparations for the 18th season with a week-long training camp in Mumbai, before their Kolkata leg of the main pre-tournament camp begins in March. The ongoing program aims to bring together their core domestic talent for seven days of comprehensive training and team bonding activities, according to a release from KKR.
Ranji Trophy Round-Up: Venkatesh Iyer, Patidar shine for MP; Shankar's heroics propel TN
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25: Former winner Madhya Pradesh asserted their dominance over Kerala in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C clash at the Greenfield International Stadium, setting the hosts a daunting target of 363 to win the match.