KKR Star Expresses Emotions Over Franchise Release Ahead of IPL 2025

The announcement of player retentions for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 brought both excitement and disappointment as several key players, including Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer, were released by their respective franchises. Among them, Venkatesh Iyer, who played a crucial role in Kolkata Knight Riders' title victory in IPL 2024, was notably left out.

Expressing his emotions, the left-handed batsman revealed his disappointment at not finding his name on the retention list but acknowledged the process dynamics. Venkatesh remains hopeful of reuniting with KKR in the mega auction.

While KKR retained players like Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, and Varun Chakarvarthy, Venkatesh, who joined the team in 2021, reflected on his time with the franchise, highlighting the emotional attachment and his desire to continue contributing to the team's success.

With a strong track record of 1300 runs and three wickets from 51 matches, Venkatesh expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of KKR and emphasized his readiness to make a comeback through the auction.