Venkatesh Iyer feels pressure from Rs 23.75 crore price

Kolkata Knight Riders' Venkatesh Iyer, acquired for Rs 23.75 crore, acknowledges the pressure of his high price tag. He is excited to work with vice-captain Dwayne Bravo and captain Ajinkya Rahane as the team prepares for IPL 2025. Iyer, now the third-highest-paid player in IPL history, emphasized the importance of teamwork. Rahane expressed gratitude for the captaincy role and highlighted the team's focus on simplicity and collaboration. Coach Chandrakant Pandit noted the team's preparations and confidence from players' international experiences. The KKR squad is gearing up for the upcoming season, aiming to build on last year's successes.