Explained: Why KKR bid Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh Iyer | Cricket News – Times of India

Venkatesh Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The cricketing world was left stunned when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opted not to retain their title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and instead re-signed all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. At the IPL mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday, KKR shelled out a staggering Rs 23.75 crore for Venkatesh, fueling speculation that…

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Virat Kohli is keeping an eye on RCB’s progress at IPL mega auction | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) retained Virat Kohli for Rs 21 crore before the IPL 2025 Auction, fueling speculation about his potential return as captain. Former skipper Faf du Plessis was released, hinting at Kohli’s likely leadership comeback. TimesofIndia.com previously reported that the Indian run machine is set to…

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli or MS Dhoni as IPL 2025 teammate? KL Rahul in a pickle – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India cricketer KL Rahul found himself in a lighthearted but challenging situation during a recent interview. He was asked to choose his preferred IPL 2025 teammate from a group of exceptional players: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni. Rahul’s response reflected the difficulty of the question.“I don’t know. It’s a tough one….

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