Venkatesh Iyer expresses interest in KKR captaincy after IPL auction purchase

Venkatesh Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹23.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. He expressed his willingness to take on the captaincy role, previously held by Shreyas Iyer, who was not retained by the team. Iyer became the third-most expensive player in IPL history, following Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant. He thanked KKR for their trust and expressed excitement about rejoining the team. He noted his past experience as vice-captain and emphasized the importance of creating a supportive team environment. Iyer aims to help KKR defend their championship title.