Venkatesh Iyer (Source Photo: X) Venkates Iyer denies the feeling of any pressure that he is a more expensive player in Kalkata Knight Riders, and focuses only on how he can contribute in favor of the team’s performance. Vice-Capital of defending champions was purchased for a massive CRS 23.75 RS at Mega auction last November.
Iyer scored only 9 runs in the first two matches of this season KKR and evoked discussions about whether a significant investment was guaranteed.
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When he was involved in the uncertainties surrounding his appearance, he led the commanding performance with his blistering by clicking 60 escapes against Sunrisers Hyderabad, led to a massive 80-running victory.
“I’m not going to lie, there’s little pressure. You speak so much. But being the highest paid player (in KKR) doesn’t mean I have to do running in every match,” Iyer said sincerely at a press conference after the match.
“The point is how I win for the team and what impact I can do. The pressure is not about how much money I get or how many runs I have to do. That has never been pressure on me,” he said firmly.
Did it bring any relief to him? Iyer asked his own question in response to this question.
“You tell me? The pressure will be released when?
Iyer refused to get into the controversy surrounding the nature of the Eden Gardens playground, which was not prepared according to the strengths of the home team.
“I never believe the playground should be like that or it is a professional cricket. So of course we will adapt to it. But yes, if we get what we want in our house, it will be great for us,” Iyer said.
Iyer explained that the approach of KKR was never about “fearless” cricket, but rather focused on measured and strategic aggression.
“The basic importance of aggression shows a positive intention. The point is to show a positive but correct intention. Aggression does not mean that you start every ball for six.
“We want to be a team that quickly understands the playground and conditions and assess the score of par on this pitch and always try to make 20 runs over par. This means aggression for KKR.”
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