Delhi: In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have tried many opening combinations. But, no formula has worked till now. Quinton de Kock, Moin Ali and Rahmanullah Gurbaz tried to open with Sunil Naren, but the team has not got a good start yet. In the last season, Sunil Naren and Phil Soult’s opening partnership played a big role in KKR’s title win. But, this time Naren nor the rest of the openers are able to give a good start.
RP Singh raised questions on KKR
Former India fast bowler RP Singh has advised KKR to adopt new thinking about opening.
RP Singh said, “Sunil Naren is an impactful player. He is also a good batsman. KKR has also benefited from his batting. Staff decides which players are worth playing. “
KKR spent the most money on Venkatesh Iyer in the mega auction this time. However, Iyer’s performance in the 18th season has been disappointing. Except for a half -century, nothing special has come in his account. KKR has made a big investment on Venkatesh Iyer. They have also given a lot of opportunities. Now they should be given the responsibility of opening. “
Venkatesh Iyer should be given more responsibility
When RP Singh, a member of the Indian team, who won the 2007 T20 World Cup, was questioned about Venkatesh Iyer’s ₹ 23.75 crore auction price, he said that the team management should have given them more responsibility, even the captaincy should have been handed over.
RP Singh said, “When you spend such a huge amount on a player, it is in your mind that this player will become your main player or captaincy contender. But, nothing like this happened in KKR. I believe KKR management has made a mistake. You have left your best captain (Shreyas Iyer) in auction.
RP Singh further said that Venkatesh Iyer will have a lot of pressure on his heavy price tag. He said, “I don’t think it would be right to drop Venkatesh Iyer right now. The way to bring him back to form is to let them play matches continuously. It will be in his mind that I have received such a huge amount, yet why I am not able to make the team a champion. Because of this, there is more pressure on him.”
Venkatesh Iyer has scored only 135 runs in 8 matches so far this season and his strike rate has been 139.
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