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'You can't ignore': KKR's Venkatesh on Rs 23.75 cr price tag pressure
The Statesman Kolkata
|March 16, 2025
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.
Iyer, who became the third-most expensive player in IPL history, was named the vice-captain while veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane will lead the side in the upcoming season.
In a recent press conference, new captain Rahane, mentor Dwayne Bravo, head coach Chandrakant Pandit, and Iyer shared their thoughts on the upcoming season and the team's preparations.
Iyer, who commanded a significant price at the auction, was excited about working with Bravo. "He's been the most successful T20 player in history, so he brings a lot of experience to the table," said Iyer. "Nothing can beat experience. He's played so many games; he's won so many games for West Indies and the franchises that he's played for."
This story is from the March 16, 2025 edition of The Statesman Kolkata.
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