Indore-based cricketer Venkatesh Iyer will play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL this time too. KKR bought him for Rs 23.75 crore in the mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has become the third most expensive Indian player. for Iyer
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After being selected in IPL Dainik Bhaskar Talked to Venkatesh Iyer. He described his wife as a lucky charm and also expressed his desire to captain the IPL team in the future. In his family, mother Usha is a nurse and wife Shruti is a fashion designer. Father works in a private company.
Cricketer Venkatesh Iyer with wife Shruti Ranganathan. Shruti is a fashion designer.
Got contract from English County after marriage
- All-rounder Iyer played two matches for English county club Lancashire in the One Day Cup and County Championship this year.
- Just a month after his marriage, he signed a five-week contract with Lancashire in July.
- In this he received Rs 75 lakh as fees.
- Lancashire Club is counted among the historical county clubs of England.
- Indian greats like Farooq Engineer, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman and recently Washington Sundar have played for this club.
- Only after marriage, he got the contract from Lancashire and now the third highest amount in IPL.
Read what Iyer said…
Question- You were bought for almost two and a half times more than last year, how big an achievement do you consider it to be? answer – I feel very happy that KKR has shown so much confidence in me. After coming to IPL the price tag doesn’t matter. It is a big achievement that I have come back to the team. I will try to give my 100% contribution to the team.
Question: Whom do you consider lucky for you? answer – Life has changed a lot after the arrival of my wife. I consider my wife as my lucky charm.
Photo from Venkatesh Iyer’s wedding.
Question – The third most expensive player has been selected, how much pressure will there be on you? answer – There is always pressure. Even if you are sold for Rs 20 lakh or Rs 20 crore. What matters is how well you perform by absorbing that pressure.
Question – What target would you like to set regarding runs and wickets? answer- I am just trying to make as much impact as possible on the team. I don’t play for runs and wickets. My focus remains on the performance of the team.
Question – If you are offered the captaincy of KKR in future, what will be your stand? answer- Who wouldn’t want to lead an IPL franchise? If I get a chance to captain, I will be happy. I will try to give my best.
Rajasekaran Iyer said, son Venkatesh has worked very hard to reach here.
Venkatesh’s father Rajasekaran Iyer and mother Usha Iyer watching the IPL auction.
Mother Usha Iyer said, I was in a program when I came to know about it on my mobile.
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Indore resident Venkatesh Iyer will play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL this time too. KKR bought him for Rs 23.75 crore in the ongoing mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has become the third most expensive Indian player. Bidding for Iyer went up to Rs 23.50 crore between Kolkata Knight Riders and Bengaluru Royal Challengers. Read the full news…
