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Venkatesh Iyer, the talented all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, has expressed his willingness and readiness to take on the leadership role for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Despite his lack of formal leadership experience, Iyer believes he has the qualities needed to lead a team to success.

In the IPL 2025 auction, KKR made a significant move by buying back Venkatesh Iyer for INR 23.75 crore, highlighting their confidence in his abilities. Iyer has been a consistent performer for KKR, scoring 1,326 runs in 51 IPL matches. His performance has made him a crucial player for the team.

Iyer’s readiness to lead comes at a time when KKR is yet to name their captain for the new season. Notably, Shreyas Iyer, who captained KKR to victory in IPL 2024, has moved to Punjab Kings and has been appointed as their captain. This development opens up an opportunity for Venkatesh Iyer to step into a leadership role.

In a statement, Venkatesh Iyer emphasized that “captaincy is just a tag” and accentuated the importance of being a role model and providing leadership. He advocates for an environment where every team member feels free to voice opinions and contribute suggestions, which he believes is pivotal for creating a positive team atmosphere.

KKR, being the reigning champions, will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the season opener, adding further anticipation for the announcement of their captain. Venkatesh Iyer’s potential appointment as captain could bring a fresh perspective to the team, aligning with his vision of inclusive leadership.

This development coincides with other changes and sentiments in the cricket world, such as dissatisfaction within the PCB over Pakistan’s exit from the Champions Trophy and their intentions for future adjustments within their team framework.

As the excitement for IPL 2025 builds, Venkatesh Iyer’s possible role as captain of KKR adds an intriguing subplot to the upcoming season.

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