KKR acquires Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 crore in IPL 2025 auction

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 crore during the IPL 2025 auction, making him the fourth-most expensive player. This move surprised many, including former cricketer Tom Moody, who called it "shocking." KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained that the team aimed to retain its core players from last season. He acknowledged the unpredictability of auction prices and emphasized the importance of keeping key players like Iyer. Moody criticized KKR's strategy, suggesting they could have retained Iyer for less before the auction. He expressed concern that Iyer might feel pressure to justify his high salary over the next three years.