Venkatesh Iyer starred for Madhya Pradesh (MP) in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025, blasting a crucial 70 off 43 balls against Punjab to help his team post a commanding first-innings total of 225/8 at the DY Patil Academy, Ambi, Pune.
Nayar said, "I actually picked him because of his attitude. On day one, Venkatesh Iyer walked in with swagger; he performed, but he never looked at us or tried to please anyone. I thought he was someone with a lot of attitude."
Speaking on JioStar, former India cricketer Saba Karim broke down KKR's strategic release list, including the high-profile decision to let go of Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for Rs 23.75 crore in the last auction.
Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer, and Matheesha Pathirana are among the 45 players who have entered the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with the highest base price of Rs 2 crore
During the clash between Mumbai and Vidarbha, Mhatre slammed a 49-ball ton, finishing with 110* in 53 balls, with eight fours and eight sixes with a strike rate of 207.54, as Mumbai chased down 193 set by Vidarbha. Shivam Dube (39* in 19 balls, with three fours and three sixes) and Suryakuma
"Paying 23.75 crore is too high for a player like Venkatesh Iyer, who has been used out of position as a middle-order batter without utilising his bowling," JioStar expert Finch said while analysing the team's possible moves.
As per Wisden, Ishan's 173 took Jharkhand to 419 despite a four-wicket haul from Gurjanpreet Singh, while Patidar's century took Madhya Pradesh past the 300-run mark and gave them a 73-run lead over them. TN was reduced to 18/5 thanks to a fiery spell in reply to Jharkhand's gigantic score,
Aman Bhadoriya delivered a brilliant all-round performance as Chambal Ghariyals secured a commanding 43-run victory over Venkatesh Iyer-led Indore Pink Panthers, led by Venkatesh Iyer, in Match 6 of the Madhya Pradesh League T20 2025 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium on Sunday.
Indore Pink Panthers skipper Venkatesh Iyer lavished praises on young Akshat Raghuwanshi, who played a match-defining knock in their six-run win over Jabalpur Royal Lions in Match 5 of the Madhya Pradesh League T20 2025 at the Shrimant Madhavrao Scindia Stadium, Shankarpur, on Saturday.
Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Eden Gardens on Wedsnesday in their match in 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).
Iyer's poor string of scores continued as he could make just seven runs in five balls, with a four to his name, before he was dismissed by skipper Axar Patel with a catch from Vipraj Nigam that went too high in the air but could not get the right amount of elevation.
The Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) is gearing up for its second season with significant expansions, Vice President of the Gwalior Division Cricket Association (GDCA) Mahanaaryaman Scindia confirmed. The son of Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Mahanaaryaman, highlighted that the upcoming sea