'KKR Retained Venkatesh Iyer Over Shubman Gill In 2021': Rs 23.75 Crore Star Bashed On Social Media

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have now lost five out of eight matches in the IPL 2025 after their latest setback against Gujarat Titans. Chasing 199, the intent was clearly missing from majority of their batters. Firstly, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) openers continued their disappointing run  as they delivered yet another shambolic display. During the run-chase of 199 runs against GT, opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who was playing in place of Quinton de Kock, could score only one run before he was cleaned up by Mohammed Siraj. On the other hand, Sunil Narine was caught by Rahul Tewatia on a Rashid Khan delivery for just 17 in 13 balls, with two fours and a six.

Then Ajinkya Rahane showed some gumption to fight, scoring 50 off 36 balls. But what came as a major disappointment was Venkatesh Iyer's 19-ball 14.The Rs 23.75 crore buy has only two significant knocks this season so far (45 vs Lucknow Super Giants and 60 vs SunRisers Hyderabad). On Monday, when Shubman Gill, an ex-KKR player, scored 90, much was expected of Iyer but he could not deliver. 

Social media went after the batter after his latest poor show.

KKR retained Venkatesh Iyer over Shubman Gill in 2021. Four years later, today, Shubman Gill returns to Eden Gardens as the captain of Gujarat Titans. The player they once let go has come back as a global cricket superstar. Maybe this is what success looks like. pic.twitter.com/CtlizGJmEo

Venkatesh Iyer according to Venky Mysore
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SRK after watching Venkatesh Iyer 's performance #KKRvsGT pic.twitter.com/Sml1Swi3Yc

During this season in eight innings, the KKR opening pair have managed to score just 152 runs at an average of 19.00, the lowest among all teams. Also, their run