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.
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Bidding for Iyer went up to Rs 23.50 crore between Kolkata Knight Riders and Bengaluru Royal Challengers.
At the same time, Indore’s Avesh Khan has been bought by Lucknow for Rs 9.75 crore. He was playing for Rajasthan Royals last season.
Venkatesh used to fall ill after Team India’s defeat.
Team India’s all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer was once preparing to become a chartered accountant. Seeing his inclination towards cricket, his parents motivated him to pursue this game. In childhood, Venkatesh used to fall ill after the defeat of Team India.
Venkatesh Iyer’s father Ramshekharan Iyer and mother Usha Iyer live in Tilak Nagar area of Indore. Venkatesh’s father works in a private company. Mother is a floor coordinator in the neurology department of a private hospital in Indore.
Venkatesh’s mother Usha Rajasekaran says-
The credit for this achievement goes to Shashi Chaubey. She runs a swing house. Since childhood, Venkatesh has grown up in their swing house for 5 years. He used to listen to aunty in Jhula Ghar. Venkatesh has the most affection for her only.
Coach Dinesh Sharma said-
We had expected the bid to go up to Rs 15 crore, being bought for such a high amount is surprising and happy for us.
Sourav considers Ganguly as his ideal. When Venkatesh was in 6th standard, there was a match between India and Australia. Saurabh Ganguly was out on a low run and India also lost the match. At that time Venkatesh became very upset and got fever. Venkatesh considers Saurabh Ganguly as his idol and plays like him. Venkatesh bats with his left hand and bowls with his right hand.
rJanikant Venkatesh is also a fan of Venkatesh’s mother told that Venkatesh has been smart from the beginning. Apart from being a topper in studies, he was also very good in sports. Venkatesan likes watching TV a lot. They watch movies and especially cooking shows. Also a fan of Rajinikanth. Watch all his films. Many times, when I go to my elder sister’s place in Chennai, I go to talkies and watch Rajinikanth’s films.
Venkatesh’s parents said that they are proud of their son’s achievement.
TheyNkatesh is called Sairam Venkatesh takes great care of his parents and sister. He is very close to his mother. He shares most of the things with his mother only. If we have to bring something home or go somewhere, we discuss it with our mother only. According to Usha, Venkatesh’s family name is Sairam. Everyone in the family and around calls Venkatesh as Sairam.
Started from Khanuja Club Venkatesh first started in Khanuja Cricket Club. Here Inderjit Singh sir gave him coaching. After this, Sadiq Sir taught the tricks of cricket and then Venkatesh was taught the tricks of cricket by Dinesh Sharma at MYCC. It was Dinesh Sharma who recognized his hidden talent. MPCA coach Chandrakant Pandit gave training. He said that before every match he messages or calls Venkatesh to wish him good luck.
This time Avesh Khan will play from Lucknow Indore-based fast bowler Avesh Khan has been included in their team by Lucknow for Rs 9.75 crore. His base price was Rs 2 crore. Last season, he took 19 wickets in 16 matches for Rajasthan.
Avesh’s father Ashiq Khan has a paan shop in Indore. On the selection, father Ashiq Khan said while talking to Dainik Bhaskar-
Avesh is currently in Rajkot. It is a matter of great joy and pride for us. I just said that son, now you have to work hard. This opportunity should not be wasted, it should be capitalized on.
Mother Sabina told-
I had always stopped my son from playing cricket. I did not know that one day he would bring glory to the country. If you are selected in the team, you feel happy. I want to see my son playing well.
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