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‘If you get the captaincy, I will definitely do it. I have already been in the team leadership role. It is not necessary that the leader gets the tag of captivity.
This is to say of KKR all -rounder Venkatesh Iyer. He was answering the question of Kolkata’s captaincy. The 30-year-old Venkatesh made the team champion by playing an unbeaten 52-run innings at 26 balls in the final match of IPL-2024. Then Kolkata bought him for Rs 23.75 crore in the mega auction. He is the fourth most expensive player IPL history. Not only this, the third most expensive Indian player also became. Venkatesh is one of the claimants of captaincy.
Currently, Venkatesh is playing Ranji Trophy from Madhya Pradesh against Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. He sees his team’s entire chances. Venkatesh played an innings of 42 runs on 80 balls in the first innings and not only brought the team from the crisis, but also brought a respectable score of 160 runs.
Venkatesh Iyer before the match Dainik Bhaskar Talked with Venkatesh says Venkatesh on the question of Indian cricketers playing Ranji-
This is a good effort. Playing the Indian cricketer’s Ranji will increase the confidence of the youth.
Venkatesh Iyer’s answers on Bhaskar’s questions …
Question- What chances do MP see in Ranji’s current season? Venkatesh- The chances are full. If both of us win with match bonus points, then there will be a chance. We never play further thinking. Winning the match is in our hands, let’s see the qualifying ahead what happens…?
Question- What is his own strategy against Kerala and UP? Venkatesh- There is a similar strategy against every team as to how to contribute with bat and ball. How can I do well in both departments. By scoring runs, taking wickets or some catches in fielding. There is also no different plan against Kerala and UP. I will study their bowlers. I will try to bat accordingly.
Question- Vijay Hazare was not special, but did well in Mushtaq Ali? Venkatesh– I do not judge myself by run and wickets. What impact have I put on the team? I judge myself accordingly. There was no opportunities to land in Vijay Hazare. My proper batting came in a single match. I was unfortunately runout in that too. For me runs and wickets do not matter as much as the impact matter is a match, especially in white ball. I had tried, but could not show the same result on the team.
Question- Punjab has made Iyer and Lucknow the captain of Pant, both have been bought by franchises in large amount. Do you also expect captaincy from the franchise? Venkatesh– No, there is nothing like that. If I get it, I will definitely do it. I have already been in the team leadership role. It is not necessary that the leader gets the tag of Captaincy. If you get it, I will be very happy. Despite not getting it, I am ready to contribute for the team.
Question- Is the third most expensive player in India. Was such a big amount expected? Venkatesh– No, there was not much hope. It was a little surprise. But, yes, I am happy that all hard work is bringing color. In terms of results and also in terms of financial. It is a matter of pride to find such a huge amount. It tells how much confidence Kolkata has shown to me. I am very happy and hope to live up to it.
Question- The most expensive player of the team … does this tag increase the pressure? Venkatesh– There will be pressure. If I say that there is no pressure of the price tag, then all this is a lie. There is a renewable pressure. We live in a world in which social media dominates. But, as soon as the IPL starts, it does not matter who is a player of 20 crores or a player of 20 lakhs. I want to contrast for the team and the team has to win the match.
Question- What rolls do you see for yourself, what roll was found last time? Venkatesh– There is always a role that I should perform for the team wherever I play. The last time the floater was the role. Batting was to be done at different positions. If that roll is also available this time, then I am ready.
Question- The IPL-2025 has a challenge to save the title in front of KKR. Winning the title is more difficult to win the title or to preserve the title? Venkatesh– Every tournament is a separate tournament. All teams play with different combinations. It does not matter how you played last time. But, I think we have retained our core. 9 players from the winning team have returned to us. Which will make us feel confident.
After the start of the tournament, it does not matter who is the defending champion. It remains in everyone’s mind that it has to win this time. All what happened in the past forgets.
Question- In the last final, Sunil Naren was dismissed for 11 runs. What was the strategy after that? Venkatesh– I thought of winning. It was in my mind that I do not have to give tension to anyone and finish the match quickly. The same method was of KKR. The same thing used to be in the management how to entertain Crout in batting. Sometimes the wickets may fall quickly. But this was the introduction of every batter how to entertain the crowd.
Venkatesh Iyer and Captain Shreyas Iyer after winning the final of Kolkata to Kolkata.
Question- BCCI has advised big players to play domestic tournaments like Ranji. How to see it How much will the youth get from this? Venkatesh– I think it’s a very good effort. If you play big players, those who are in the team will create a good atmosphere. Senior will also be able to share his experiences. Domestic cricket is equally important. This is a very big tournament. It is a very big achievement in itself. The playing of Indian player will also increase the confidence of domestic players.
Question- Experts are questioning the impact player rule. He argues that this will reduce the role of all -rounder. How do you see it as an all -rounder? Venkatesh– I do not think the role of all -rounders will be less. It gives all -rounders a chance to use both of their skills. Because of this, Hardik Pandya, Sunil Naren and Andre Russell have not stopped putting 4 overs.
This means that if you are a quality all -rounder. If you have the ability to put 4 overs and bat. So this rule will not make much difference. This gives an additional option to the captains while strategizing.
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