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IPL 2025: KKR all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer dismisses price tag pressure

Kolkata Knight Riders star all-rounder and newly appointed vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer on Thursday said he cannot ignore the scrutiny surrounding his Rs 23.75-crore price tag but is determined to fulfil his responsibilities rather than letting the weight of expectations affect him. The left-handed batter, who also bowls occasional medium pace, earned a staggering Rs 23.75 crore deal -- more than 11 times his base price -- as KKR went all-out and used their RTM card following a fierce bidding war with Royal Challengers Bengaluru to bring him back. "Obviously, you can't ignore it altogether. It exists. Wherever I go, I get asked about it," Iyer said at their pre-season media interaction at Eden Gardens. "So, it is existent, right? But for me, it's about absorbing it and still trying to fulfill the responsibility that has been given to me." However, Iyer believes that once the IPL begins, the numbers won't matter anymore. "But when the IPL will start, it really doesn't matter. You ar

I was frustrated with my situation despite IPL win with KKR, says Iyer

Despite captaining KKR to an IPL title in 2024, Shreyas was not retained by the franchise for IPL 2025

What next for cricket fans after CT 2025? Check IPL 2025 full schedule here

The schedule for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is out with defending champions KKR taking on RCB in the opening tie. Check IPL 2025 full schedule, live match timings here

IPL 2025: Rahane named captain; KKR's costliest player appointed deputy

Venkatesh Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore

IPL 2025: I am ready to lead KKR if captaincy comes my way - Venkatesh Iyer

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer says he is prepared to lead Kolkata Knight Riders if given the opportunity in the IPL 2025 despite having no captaincy experience at any levels in competitive cricket. The reigning champions, who will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game this season at the Eden Gardens, are yet to announce their captain. Shreyas Iyer had led them to the title win in IPL 2024, but he was acquired by Punjab Kings in the mega auction and later named him as their skipper. Definitely, I'm ready. Again, I've always said this: captaincy is just a tag. I believe in leadership. That is a bigger role to play, being a leader, Venkatesh told ESPNcricinfo. There's no ambiguity surrounding this. I'll definitely do it, if it comes my way. There is no reason not to do it, he added. Iyer said the captain needs to set an example by being a good role model". "You don't necessarily need the tag of a captain to be a leader in your dressing room. You need to set examples.

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full schedule, KKR full squad, streaming

The defending champions will play three of their first five matches at their home ground, Eden Gardens

IPL 2025 full schedule announcement: KKR vs RCB to kick off the season, CSK vs MI on Mar 23

Sunrisers Hyderabad, last year's IPL runners-up, will begin their 2025 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 23 in an afternoon match.

IPL 2025 full schedule, timetable, venues, time, live streaming & telecast

There are 12 double-headers to be played during Indian Premier League 2025. On the double-header days, afternoon matches will begin at 3:30 PM IST while the evening matches begins at 7:30 AM IST.

IPL 2025 starts on March 22, KKR vs RCB to kick-start Indian Premier League

Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Qualifier 2 and the grand final will take place in Kolkata, according to media reports

IND vs ENG: Suryakumar Yadav recalls his time with KKR in a special video

Indian T20I skipper represented KKR in IPL from 2014 to 2017 before joining MI in 2018

IPL 2025 start date, playoffs, final venues and live streaming details

IPL 2025 is scheduled to kick off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as by tradition the first match of the season is hosted at the home ground of the previous edition's winners

IPL 2025 mega auction: Full list of players sold, teamwise players' salary

IPL 2025 auction saw Rs 639.15 crore spent on 182 players in Jeddah. Rishabh Pant led with Rs 27 crore, followed by Shreyas Iyer at Rs 26.75 crore, as teams focused on top Indian talent.

IPL 2025 mega auction Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Teams finalise their squads ahead of exciting season

RCB have acquired the services of Tim David while CSK get hold of Deepak Hooda for Rs 1.70 Crore.

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Day 2: IPL teams remaining purse, slots to be filled

Check the remaining purse of all 10 IPL franchises at IPL 2025 mega auction

KKR's most costly player, full list of players bought in IPL 2025 auction

Check Kolkata Knight Riders' full squad, players' salary, most expensive player, list of retained players ahead of IPL 2025 here

Pant to Chahal: Top five most expensive Indian players in IPL 2025 auction

Following Pant closely, is his Indian teammate Shreyas Iyer who was bought for Rs 26.75 Crore in the auction by the Punjab Kings who came in with a hefty purse with them.

IPL 2025 mega auction: Full list of players sold and unsold in Jeddah

David Warner and Devdutt Padikkal went unsold on Day 1 of IPL 2025 mega auction. Check full list of players bought at IPL auction and costliest buy list here

IPL 2025 Mega Auction Day 1 Highlights: Pant, Shreyas get record bids; Venkatesh sold for 23.75 ce

At Rs 27 crore, Rishabh Pant emerges as the costliest player in IPL history. Shreyas Iyer is the second costliest player in Indian Premier League

IPL 2025 mega auction live time today, teams remaining purse, streaming

All the 10 franchisees are set to spend a total of Rs 641.5 crore during the IPL 2025 Mega auction which is scheduled to take place on November 24 and 25 in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah.

IPL 2025 mega auction: Top 10 most expensive players in IPL history

Who is the most costliest player in IPL history? Check the full list of expensive players in IPL 2025 mega auction here