Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Venkatesh Iyer Sets Unwanted IPL Pay Cut Record
Venkatesh Iyer, a cricket player, has set a new record in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He took a pay cut of Rs.
16.7 crores, which is the biggest pay cut ever in the league's history.
Before him, the record was held by Sam Curran, who had a pay cut of Rs.
2.4 crores.
Sam was bought by the Punjab Kings for Rs.
18.5 crores in 2023.
Venkatesh's pay cut is much bigger than Sam's, making it a significant record.
Venkatesh Iyer has taken a pay cut of Rs. 16.7 crores, the highest single-season drop in IPL history.
The previous record was held by Sam Curran, who had a pay cut of Rs. 2.4 crores.
Sam Curran was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for Rs. 2.4 crores in the mega auction and later traded to Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Curran was initially purchased by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs. 18.5 crores in 2023.
Venkatesh Iyer's pay cut surpasses Curran's record, making it the largest in IPL history.
- Who
- Venkatesh Iyer
- What
- Set the record for the highest single-season pay cut in IPL history
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Indian Premier League (IPL)
- Why
- Not specified
- Player
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Pay Cut
- Rs. 16.7 crores
- Previous Record Holder
- Sam Curran
- Previous Pay Cut
- Rs. 2.4 crores
- Previous Highest Purchase
- Rs. 18.5 crores (Sam Curran by PBKS in 2023)