Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan congratulated his team for their dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad with a sincere news of each team member-including motivating remarks for Vice-President Venkatesha Iyer, who bounced back in strong style. The Bollywood SuperStar message was read in the dressing room by KRKR by the General Director General Mysore after their commanding 80-running victory in Eden Gardens 3 April.
Venkatesh Iyer, under a serious control for its price tag of RS 23.75 crore, He added 29-ball 60 won the match to help KRKR after 200 runs – in total proved far from the reach of SRH. It was a moment of redemption for a versatile who could not reach double characters in his previous three IPL 2025 matches.
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“Venkatesh, don’t think too much ahead. So just the time to fold. That’s where you belong,” Shah Rukh said in his message.
Shah Rukha’s message appreciated Iyer’s calm and reminded him not to think “too forward” and instead focused on playing with clarity and confidence – fine juice to stay at the moment. Iyer’s performance came at a time when the questions concerned his form and value, and critics questioned the franchise decision to preserve him at such a high price.
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At a press conference after the match, Venkatesh replied with humility and said how he just wants to contribute to the success of KKR, this is the most important. He acknowledged shifts as a strengthening of trust, but emphasized the consistency in the next matches.
“You tell me if the pressure has been released or not (smiling). I said it repeatedly, as soon as IPL starts, it doesn’t matter if your price of 20 lakhs or 20 crores is,” Iyer said after the match.
In front of SRH, Iyer had a score of 6 against the Royal Challengers Bengalur and the Bombai Indians and did not get a chance to burn against Rajasthan Royals. Critics were loud about the gap between its price and its production, but this latest knocking silenced noise – at least for now.
With two winnings out of four matches, KKR is trying to carry its momentum forward when 8 April is facing Super Giants Lucknow. All eyes will be again on Venkates Iyer because they try to combine a consistent performance for franchise based in Kolkata.
Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
April 4, 2025
