After the IPL retention list came out, now the emotions of the players who have been released by their franchises are coming out. In retention, 10 franchises did not retain many of their players. In which Kolkata Knight Riders did not retain young all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, now Venkatesh’s pain has come to the fore.
Venkatesh Iyer became emotional when KKR did not retain him.
Venkatesh Iyer, who has been playing for Kolkata Knight Riders for the last few seasons, could not hide his emotions and has given a big statement. This star player admitted that KKR has selected very good players, but he would have been very happy if he had also been a part of it.
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I wish I too had a part in retention – Venkatesh Iyer
According to Rev Sports, Venkatesh Iyer said that, ,I believe that KKR has retained very good players. With the help of 6 players, they have covered 14-16 overs of bowling in retention and in batting, the team has prepared 5 positions with the retained players. I wish I could also be a part of that retention list.”
Iyer said- family like atmosphere in KKR team
After this Venkatesh Iyer further said that, ,KKR has given a new flight to my career and I have also played for this team with full effort. KKR team is also special because there are not 16 players in the squad but players, The coaching staff and management also live like a family. we lived like a family, That’s why I might be a little emotional after seeing the retention list of Kolkata that my name is not present there. I was retained in 2022, But now I am not. I know how these things work.”
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