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"I Am The Highest Paid Cricketer, Doesn't Mean...": KKR Star Venaktesh Iyer Silences Critics

Bought for a whopping price of INR 23.75 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Venkatesh Iyer has admitted that there is pressure to live up to the expectations. After multiple failures with the bat, the batter showed a glimpse of what he can do, scoring 60 runs off just 29 balls to help KKR put a 200-run total on the board against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). When asked about the top price tag and the expectations that come with it, Venkatesh gave a smashing reply in the press conference on Thursday.

"Khud Ko Lord Bol Raha Hai": Rohit Sharma-Shardul Thakur Chat Breaks The Internet

Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur shared a banter ahead of the IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday. Both MI and LSG have lost two out of three games so far in the tournament, and sit 6th and 7th, respectively. Ahead of the match, Rohit reunited with his India and Mumbai teammate Shardul, who went unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction before being signed by LSG as an injury replacement for Mohsin Khan. Rohit and Shardul share a great bond, having played plenty of cricket together.

CSK Star Pours Heart Out In Epic Tribute To MS Dhoni: "What My Father Gave..."

Not many cricketers in the world have the knack of identifying talents and nurturing them like MS Dhoni does. The likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma all played under Dhoni's leadership, but their journey to the pinnacle of cricket, by their own admission, might not have been possible without Dhoni. He backed Kohli after his initial struggles and also suggested Rohit to open the innings in order to utilise his abilities to the fullest. However, Kohli and Rohit aren't the only ones reaping rewards of Dhoni's cricketing accumen.

"We Fail More Than We Succeed": MI Coach Kieron Pollard Breaks Silence On Rohit Sharma's Form

Mumbai India's topsy-turvy start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign could be blamed on multiple factors. Rohit Sharma's failure to give the team a solid start at the top is unarguably among the biggest factors on the list. As the wait for Rohit to get his bat to do the talking increases, several fans and former cricketers have raised questions. Mumbai Indians' batting coach, Kieron Pollard, speaking at the pre-match press conference on Thursday, passionately jumped to the Hitman's defence.

Pat Cummins' Captaincy Labelled 'Weak' In Fiery Rant: "Difficult To Come Back From Here"

Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has raised concerns over captain Pat Cummins' leadership, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) slump in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Kaif questioned Cummins for not utilising spinners Zeeshan Ansari and Kamindu Mendis after their loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). For the unversed, Ansari and Mendis bagged a wicket each, bowling three and one overs, respectively. Kaif also feared that SRH might not be able recover after suffering three defeats on the trot.

SRH Coach Contradicts Skipper Pat Cummins' Verdict On 80-Run KKR Defeat

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach James Franklin expressed his dissatisfaction, saying that his bowlers weren't up to the mark in the death overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). SRH slumped to a record 80-run loss in their IPL 2025 match against KKR at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Franklin suggested that SRH didn't bowl well in the second half of KKR's innings, contradicting the remarks made by captain Pat Cummins, who expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity, believing that the target was well within reach.

KKR Clinch Untouched IPL Milestone After Handing SRH Record Defeat

Kolkata Knight Riders became the first team in the Indian Premier League's history to register 20-plus wins against three different teams following their resounding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. Kolkata stood triumphant after executing the blueprint for success against the Sunrisers to perfection on their home turf. The Knight Riders pummelled and silenced the Pat Cummins-led side with an emphatic 80-run success. As KKR got its hands on the second win of the season, the defending champions became the first team to secure 20-plus wins against three different sides.

India vs India A: No Warm-Ups Against County Teams Ahead Of England Tests - Report

The Indian cricket team's next assignment is a five-match Test series against England on the latter's home soil. The series will kick off on June 20, around a month after the ongoing Indian Premier League ends. It will be a crucial outing as India will begin their next World Test Championship cycle. A report emerged ahead of India's Test series vs England reveals that the side will not play any County team to prepare itself for the matches. India will rather play with India 'A' to gear up for the games against England.

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"I Am The Highest Paid Cricketer, Doesn't Mean...": KKR Star Venaktesh Iyer Silences Critics

"Khud Ko Lord Bol Raha Hai": Rohit Sharma-Shardul Thakur Chat Breaks The Internet

CSK Star Pours Heart Out In Epic Tribute To MS Dhoni: "What My Father Gave..."

"We Fail More Than We Succeed": MI Coach Kieron Pollard Breaks Silence On Rohit Sharma's Form

Pat Cummins' Captaincy Labelled 'Weak' In Fiery Rant: "Difficult To Come Back From Here"

SRH Coach Contradicts Skipper Pat Cummins' Verdict On 80-Run KKR Defeat

KKR Clinch Untouched IPL Milestone After Handing SRH Record Defeat

India vs India A: No Warm-Ups Against County Teams Ahead Of England Tests - Report