Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Venkatesh Iyer's Preferred Team for IPL 2026: 'If Not KKR, Then...'
Venkatesh Iyer, a popular cricketer, wants to play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
He played for them before but was let go because he didn't play well.
Now, he's up for grabs in a big auction.
Many teams want him, but he hopes KKR will buy him again.
If not, he'll play his best for any team that gets him.
Venkatesh Iyer to be in high demand in IPL 2026 auction
Iyer played for KKR in previous seasons but was released due to poor performance
KKR is his preferred team, but he's open to other options
Iyer is a left-handed batter and all-rounder
KKR has a large purse and could be frontrunners to sign him
- Who
- Venkatesh Iyer
- What
- Expressed his preference for IPL 2026 team
- When
- In a recent interview
- Where
- In the IPL auction
- Why
- Due to his performance and team's faith in him
KKR Fans
Other IPL Teams' Fans
Iyer's Loyalty
KKR Fans
He wants to continue playing for KKR
Other IPL Teams' Fans
Other teams hope to convince him to join
- Previous IPL Teams
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Role
- Left-handed batter and all-rounder
- IPL 2025 Performance
- Scored 142 runs, average 20.28
- KKR's Purse for IPL 2026
- Rs 64 crore