Which is not even in my contact list, I do not even think about them, Iyer, who was sold for 23.75 crores, killed, this is my life …

Manai Delhi In IPL 2025, where RCB won the trophy after 18 years, this season was worth forgetting for Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR started the season as defending champions and finished it eighth. KKR, who played under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, could not even qualify for the playoffs. Most of the players failed throughout the season, but the most criticism was faced by Venkatesh Iyer. KKR had bid Rs 23.75 crore on Venkatesh Iyer in the auction.

Madhya Pradesh all -rounder Venkatesh Iyer was the third most expensive player of the IPL mega auction. Only Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer had a big bid. That is why Venkatesh Iyer’s performance was in the discussion. But like KKR, this season was disappointing for Venkatesh Iyer. He scored 142 runs in seven innings and did not bowl in any of 11 matches.

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When 30 -year -old Venkatesh Iyer was criticized, he said that he only pays attention to those who have a direct impact on their lives. He said in a conversation with Sportskrida, ‘People who had these questions (criticism) are not even in my contact list. Then why do I also need to think what they are thinking? This is my life, my game, my career. And this is my team that has decided to spend so much on me. So these things do not affect me.

Venkatesh Iyer further said, ‘I have learned a lot during previous years. Not only I, but all the cricketers have learned this. You have a lot of eyesight. Therefore, it is important to know who to pay attention. People who have had a direct impact on my life, I am only accountable to them. However, Iyer believes that no one should completely ignore the criticism coming in his way.

Venkatesh Iyer said, ‘Many people have opinions. It can be good and bad. But I only take opinion from those who have a direct impact on me. Iyer has scored 1468 runs in 62 IPL matches, including a century and 12 half -centuries.